Jake Haener - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Reverts to practice squad Haener reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Haener was elevated to the Saints' active roster Saturday and ended up serving as Tyler Shough's backup for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Falcons due to the absence of Spencer Rattler (finger). Haener didn't end up playing a single snap during Sunday's loss and did not appear in a regular-season game in 2025. He was selected by the Saints in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but his role with New Orleans in 2026 isn't clear given Shough's strong play to end the regular season and Rattler's place on the team.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elevated as potential backup The Saints elevated Haener from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Haener has spent most of the season on the Saints' practice squad. Due to backup quarterback Spencer Rattler (finger) being listed as questionable for Sunday's game, Haener will likely be the replacement. The 26-year-old would be set to back up rookie Tyler Shough if Rattler ends up being inactive for Week 18.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back with NOLA's practice squad The Saints signed Haener to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Haener will return to New Orleans on the practice squad after being let go from the active roster Saturday. Haener would be a candidate to be elevated to the active roster as an emergency quarterback or as a backup if Spencer Rattler or Tyler Shough were to miss time.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by New Orleans The Saints waived Haener on Saturday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Haener was cut by New Orleans last week but signed with the team's practice squad after he cleared waivers. If he clears waivers again, it would make sense for the quarterback to return to the practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by New Orleans The Saints waived Haener on Saturday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Saints bring back the last player fans expected after unpopular JT Gray release The New Orleans Saints just re-signed Jake Haener to the active roster after releasing J.T. Gray before the 2025 NFL season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • WHODATDISH.COM

Added back to roster The Saints signed Haener off their practice squad Tuesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After falling behind Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough in the competition for the Saints' starting quarterback job during the preseason, Haener was cut last week, but he ended up sticking in the organization as a member of the practice squad upon clearing waivers. Haener didn't have to wait long to land back on the 53-man roster, as the Saints had a spot available for him after releasing safety J.T. Gray on Monday. Haener will still slot in third on the depth chart at quarterback and is likely to remain inactive most weeks while both Rattler and Shough are available.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reunites with New Orleans The Saints signed Haener to the practice squad Wednesday,Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Haener lost his roster spot Tuesday after beginning the preseason in a competition to be the Saints' starter. New Orleans currently only has Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough on its active roster, so Haener may be elevated for game days.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Parts ways with Saints New Orleans waived Haener on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Haener, a 2023 fourth-round pick, entered training camp in competition with Spencer Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough for the Week 1 starting gig, but he quickly became solidified as the No. 3 option on the depth chart. He'll likely resurface on the practice squad and serve as the Saints' emergency third-string quarterback, assuming he clears waivers.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Rattler will start at quarterback for New Orleans Saints in preseason finale vs. Denver Broncos Tyler Shough and Jake Haener also will play, Coach Kellen Moore said

AUGUST 21, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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AUGUST 20, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Rattler rallies Saints to 17-all preseason tie with Jaguars as competition with Shough continues

Spencer Rattler connected with Dante Pettis for a 20-yard touchdown with 21 seconds left and scrambled for a 2-point conversion to help the New Orleans Saints salvage a 17-17 tie w...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Kellen Moore Says Saints Are 'Close' to Naming Starting Quarterback Spencer Rattler, Tyler Shough, and Jake Haener are in a three-way battle for New Orleans' starting spot.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • SI.COM

Third QB in the game Sunday Haener completed five of his eight pass attempts for 41 yards and an interception during Sunday's 27-13 preseason loss to the Chargers.

Impact Haener took the field after second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough. The 2023 fourth-round pick was intercepted on his fifth passing attempt, ending the first of two offensive series that he played in the fourth quarter. Haener, Rattler and Shough came into training camp all competing for the Saints' starting job, but the latter two have been getting the bulk of first-team reps in practice. As of today, Haener appears set to serve as the emergency quarterback for New Orleans this year. His next opportunity to climb the depth chart this preseason will come against the Jaguars on Sunday, Aug. 17.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' defense steps up in 27-13 preseason win against Saints

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AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Jake Haener on quarterback rotation, execution | Saints Training Camp 2025 New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener's post-practice interview from Saints Training Camp 2025 at the University of California, Irvine...

AUGUST 9, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Gets run with first-team offense Haener (oblique) worked with the first-team offense at Wednesday's practice, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Haener suffered a multi-week oblique injury back in May but is healed and receiving work with New Orleans' offensive starters. New coach Kellen Moore has made it clear that all three of Haener, Spencer Rattler and second-round rookie Tyler Shough will get run with the first team at least through the first preseason game. Haener appeared in eight regular-season games last season, making one start, and completed 18 of 39 passes for 226 yards (5.8 yards per attempt), one touchdown and one interception.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saints Training Camp 2025: Key Takeaways from Wednesday, July 30 Tempo turned up as Jake Haener delivers standout performance

JULY 30, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints quarterbacks keen on coach Kellen Moore's approach to letting them compete

The four young and relatively inexperienced quarterbacks looking to earn playing time with the New Orleans Saints are portraying one another more as comrades than competitors as tr...

JULY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Jake Haener on QB competition, defensive looks | Saints Training Camp 2025 New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener's post-practice interview at Saints Training Camp 2025 presented by Rouses Markets from the Ochsn...

JULY 24, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

B/R delivers brutal judgment on New Orleans Saints' QB trio of Tyler Shough, Jake Haener, Spencer Rattler | Sporting News The New Orleans Saints' quarterback room was deemed the worst in the NFL this season by Bleacher Report's Alex Kay.

JULY 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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JULY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

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JUNE 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Jake Haener on return to practice from injury | Saints Minicamp 2025 New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener speaks with the media following Saints Minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center...

JUNE 10, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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