Saints QB Jake Haener To Start Against Commanders

Saints interim HC Darren Rizzi has named QB Jake Haener as the teamโ€™s starting quarterback versus the Commanders on Sunday, according to Nick Underhill.

Jake Haener

This will be Haenerโ€™s first career start. Saints rookie QB Spencer Rattler will operate as the teamโ€™s backup quarterback.

Haener, 25, was a three-year starter at Fresno State and earned First-Team All-MWC as a senior, Second-Team All-MWC as a junior, and Honorable Mention for All-MWC in 2020. 

Haener signed a four-year, $4,544,814 rookie contract that includes a $704,814 signing bonus. 

In 2024, Haener has appeared in seven games for the Saints and has completed 48.3% of his passes for 177 yards and one touchdown.

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