3 cut candidates on Saints roster ahead of NFL training camp

Modified Aug 13, 2024 00:04 GMT

New Orleans Saints v Los Angeles Chargers - Source: Getty — Is Jake Haener the odd man out in the Saints' QB rotation? - Source: Getty

2) Jake Haener

Kansas City Chiefs v New Orleans Saints - Source: Getty

Quarterback has been a problem in the Big Easy ever since Drew Brees retired. In 2021, the team had Jameis Winston as its primary starter. But he struggled, necessitating stints by Taysom Hill, Trevor Siemian, and Ian Book.

For 2022, Winston was once again initially the starter but struggled with injuries before being demoted for Andy Dalton. He was demoted to backup in 2023 for Derek Carr and eventually left for the Cleveland Browns after the season ended.

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Thus, the current situation. Carr is the starter, Hill can be slotted in, and there is also rookie Spencer Rattler. That leaves one man out - Jake Haener. Unfortunately, it seems as if he will have to seek a job elsewhere.

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Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

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