US EditionVIDEO REPORT: Saints Select Spencer Rattler to Open the Season as Their QB over Rookie Tyler Shough
Spencer Rattler earned the starting role after a summer competition following Derek Carr's retirement; Rattler has started six games previously with the Saints, according to team sources.
- On Tuesday, the New Orleans Saints announced Spencer Rattler will start against the Arizona Cardinals next month after beating rookie Tyler Shough, coach Kellen Moore said.
- After Derek Carr's May retirement with a shoulder injury, the Saints held a three-man competition including rookie Tyler Shough and third-year Jake Haener to find a new starter.
- During the preseason, Spencer Rattler completed 69.8% of his passes while Tyler Shough completed 66.7%, showcasing close competition in their statistics.
- With Rattler as starter, the Saints gain a slightly more experienced option while Tyler Shough will back him up and Jake Haener was waived Tuesday as the quarterback room finalized.
- Given last season's 5-12 finish, the Saints were the last NFL team to name a Week 1 starter, with Spencer Rattler starting six games, and wide receivers Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, and Brandin Cooks returning.
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Spencer Rattler wins Saints’ starting QB job over Tyler Shough
The Saints have named their starting quarterback. Spencer Rattler was named the QB1 in New Orleans on Tuesday after a long preseason battle with rookie Tyler Shough, who will serve as Rattler’s backup to open the season.
Spencer Rattler Beats Out Tyler Shough As The Saints Starting Quarterback
Big announcement from the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday! They pulled back the curtain on their quarterback competition when head coach Kellen Moore announced Spencer Rattler is the team's starting quarterback.And folks are really excited.Not really.Rattler has beaten out rookie second-round pick Tyler Shough for the starting job in 2025.And this seems to be a decision about letting the more experienced player start the season and letting the les…
Saints name Spencer Rattler their Week 1 starting quarterback
The New Orleans Saints have named a starting quarterback.Head coach Kellen Moore announced Tuesday that second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler beat out rookie Tyler Shough for the starting job. The Saints were the last NFL team to name a starting quarterback.Rattler, 24, will lead the Saints when they take on the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMRattler impressed in the preseason, completing 30 of 43…
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Saints select Spencer Rattler to open the season as their QB over rookie Tyler Shough
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Spencer Rattler will be the New Orleans Saints' starting quarterback when the club opens the regular season at home against Arizona, first-year coach Kellen Moore said Tuesday.
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