Spencer Rattler - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Remaining in No. 2 role Rattler is active and will remain the Saints' No. 2 quarterback for Sunday's game against the Steelers in Paris, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact Rattler was able to beat out Zach Wilson for the top backup job behind Tyler Shough during the preseason and has maintained his positioning on the depth chart all season. For the seventh week in a row, Wilson will be inactive as the Saints' emergency No. 3 signal-caller.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

This Year's Breakout Star Will Be ... Tyler Shough? Why Scouts, Execs Like Saints QB

Who'll will be a breakout star in 2026? Execs and scouts pointed to Tyler Shough and a pair of Bears standouts.

SEPTEMBER 11 • FOX SPORTS

This Year's Breakout Star Will Be ... Tyler Shough? Why Scouts, Execs Like Saints QB

NFL expert isn't ready to give up on one Saints trade theory New Orleans Saints fans may question Spencer Rattler's value as a trade asset, but this NFL expert thinks there's a real chance Rattler is d...

SEPTEMBER 9 • WHODATDISH.COM

Latest Spencer Rattler update will leave Saints fans speechless Many New Orleans Saints fans assumed Spencer Rattler's trade stock was in the can after a shaky preseason, but the Saints are still getting...

AUGUST 30 • WHODATDISH.COM

Expected to remain in New Orleans The Saints have received interest in Rattler but aren't planning to trade him, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Rattler had an uneven first two NFL campaigns, making 14 starts in 16 regular-season contests and completing 62.7 percent of his pass attempts for 2,903 yards with a 12:10 TD:INT. He began last year as New Orleans' No. 1 QB but gave way to Tyler Shough after the team compiled a 1-7 record across its first eight games. Shough ran away with the job and is entering the upcoming campaign with a strong hold on top signal-caller role, which theoretically could make Rattler expendable. However, it appears the Saints want to keep Rattler as an insurance policy behind Shough, as Rattler would be in a good position to take over at QB if needed given his extensive opportunities over the past two years. Rattler's fantasy value in redraft leagues is almost non-existent given his backup role, and even if Shough were to go down with an injury, Rattler likely wouldn't be a hot pickup in most formats given his inconsistent play in the NFL so far.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Rattler silenced doubters with a massive bounce back performance Spencer Rattler ended the debate on whether he or Zach Wilson will be the New Orleans Saints backup quarterback after his performance agains...

AUGUST 29 • WHODATDISH.COM

Game Notes: New Orleans Saints, Dallas Cowboys | 2026 NFL Preseason Week 2 Spencer Rattler lead the Saints on three scoring drives including two for touchdowns

AUGUST 29 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints-Cowboys Preseason Recap on the Saints Podcast | Aug. 28, 2026

AUGUST 29 • YOUTUBE

Likely does enough to hold off Wilson Rattler completed eight of 10 passes for 79 yards while rushing twice for nine yards and a touchdown in Friday's 27-24 preseason win over the Cowboys.

Impact Rattler started the preseason finale and played the first half. He had a similar passing stat line Friday to Zach Wilson, with whom Rattler is competing for the second spot on the QB depth chart, but Rattler scored an eight-yard touchdown with his legs while neither player threw a touchdown pass. Rattler started two of the Saints' three preseason games, sandwiched around one Wilson start, and it looks like the Saints' 2024 fifth-round pick has the slight edge over the Jets' 2021 second overall selection in the battle to back up Tyler Shough, though an official determination on that front has yet to be made.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Rattler | Saints-Cowboys Postgame | 2026 NFL Preseason Week 3

AUGUST 29 • YOUTUBE

Zach Wilson leads winning drive for Saints, who are unsettled at backup QB along with Cowboys

Zach Wilson led a drive to Daniel Carlson’s 53-yard field goal with 1:55 remaining, and the New Orleans Saints beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-24 in a preseason finale

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Spencer Rattler 👀 TD vs. Cowboys! #saints #nfl #shorts

AUGUST 29 • YOUTUBE

Treyton Welch hurdles to an 11-yard gain | Saints-Cowboys Highlights | 2026 NFL Preseason Week 3 New Orleans Saints tight end Treyton Welch catches an 11-yard pass from quarterback Spencer Rattler and hurdles the Dallas Cowboys defender...

AUGUST 29 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Spencer Rattler shows trickery on 8-yard TD run | Saints-Cowboys Highlights | 2026 NFL Preseason Week 3 Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler with the 8-yard touchdown run against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3 of the...

AUGUST 29 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Rams chose wisely in passing on Zach Wilson reclamation project The Los Angeles Rams shut down New Orleans Saints quarterbacks Zach Wilson and Spencer Rattler in preseason game No. 2. That denied any clea...

AUGUST 25 • RAMBLINFAN.COM

Throws pick-six in Saturday's loss Rattler completed 14 of 23 passes for 141 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception while adding five carries for 21 yards during the Saints' 34-0 preseason loss to the Rams on S...

Impact Rattler was the Saints' starter in the team's preseason opener against the Jaguars, but Zach Wilson had that honor for Saturday's game in Los Angeles, with Tyler Shough observing the game in street cloths. Rattler opened the second half with a steady series to lead the Saints into the red zone, only for his pass intended for Treyton Welch to be intercepted off by Al'zillion Hamilton, who returned it for a 100-yard pick-six. Rattler was able to get the Saints back into the red zone twice more in the second half, but neither drive ended in points for New Orleans. Given the inconsistency of Wilson and Rattler between the Saints' first two exhibition games, the backup job behind Tyler Shough appears to be up in the air heading into Friday's preseason finale against the Cowboys.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Saints' backup quarterbacks dissapoint against the Rams The New Orleans Saints' backup quarterback battle took a turn for the worse after a disappointing showing from Spencer Rattler and Zach Wils...

AUGUST 23 • WHODATDISH.COM

Stetson Bennett looks sharp, Saints' backup QBs don't separate in Rams' 34-0 preseason win

The Los Angeles Rams cruised to a 34-0 preseason victory over the New Orleans Saints

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHTS: Rams DB Alex Cook intercepts Saints' QB Spencer Rattler's pass for a 100-yard pick-six Los Angeles Rams defensive back Alex Cook intercepts New Orleans Saints' quarterback Spencer Rattler's pass for 100-yard pick-six vs. New Or...

AUGUST 22 • THERAMS.COM

5 Saints who need a big performance in preseason Week 2 Spencer Rattler vs Zach Wilson. Bub Means vs Kevin Austin Jr. vs Trey Palmer. New Orleans Saints position battles take center stage in the 2...

AUGUST 22 • WHODATDISH.COM

Zach Wilson, Spencer Rattler attempting to solidify backup quarterback spot for New Orleans Saints "Both those guys are playing some good ball"

AUGUST 21 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Kellen Moore proves Saints fans were right about Zach Wilson Fans were calling for the New Orleans Saints to give Zach Wilson a shot over Spencer Rattler, and Kellen Moore may be granting fans their wi...

AUGUST 20 • WHODATDISH.COM

Saints have a new Spencer Rattler problem Spencer Rattler struggled mightily and was outplayed by Zach Wilson in the New Orleans Saints preseason debut.

AUGUST 18 • WHODATDISH.COM

Jaguars expert identifies Saints QB as trade target (but not who you'd guess) Zach Wilson's New Orleans Saints debut had a Jaguars writer suggest they pursue him. It also proved he should split 2nd team snaps with Spen...

AUGUST 17 • WHODATDISH.COM

Saints-Jaguars Preseason Recap on the Saints Podcast | Aug. 15, 2026

AUGUST 17 • YOUTUBE

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