The New Orleans Saints just made a move that has everyone scratching their heads: they’re reportedly keeping quarterback Spencer Rattler on the roster, even after getting trade offers for him. This ain’t some minor depth piece we’re talking about; this is a guy with a serious track record, and the Saints’ decision has folks wondering what’s really going on down in the Bayou.
The Quarterback Room Is Set… Or Is It?
After waiving fourth string quarterback Hunter Dekkers on Saturday, the Saints officially have Tyler Shough as their starter, with Spencer Rattler and Zach Wilson as the backups. The big question now, and it’s a huge one, is who actually backs up Shough on game day. You’d think with trade interest swirling around Rattler, they’d make a clean break, but Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that New Orleans plans to keep him. Three quarterbacks on the active roster? That’s a commitment, especially when you consider Rattler’s run last season.
Rattler’s Rollercoaster Ride in NOLA
Let’s rewind a bit. Rattler was a fifth-round pick back in 2024, and he actually competed for the starting job just a year ago. He ended up getting the nod for the first eight games of the 2025 season. How did that go? Not great, folks. The Saints went a dismal 1-7 with him at the helm before Shough took over. In his two seasons, Rattler has put up 2,903 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and a concerning 10 interceptions. He looked a little better in three preseason games this year, going 30-of-44 for 262 yards with one interception, plus adding 30 rushing yards and a touchdown on seven carries. But does that really outweigh the 1-7 record and the turnover issues?
This situation leaves the Saints’ quarterback depth chart with some serious question marks heading into the season. Will Rattler improve enough to make this decision look smart? Or will his past struggles haunt them, leaving fans to wonder if they should have taken those trade calls? The Emerald City is watching to see how this plays out for them in the weeks to come.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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