NEW ORLEANS -- When the New Orleans Saints begin training camp in late July, one of the more unique position battles will be for a backup role.
Quarterbacks Jake Haener, the Saints' 2023 fourth-round pick, and Spencer Rattler, a fifth-round pick this year, will battle to back up Derek Carr, a spot vacated when Jameis Winston signed with the Cleveland Browns in March.
"That thing is going to battle out all throughout training camp," said Saints coach Dennis Allen.
The Saints took an unusual approach to building their quarterback room this year by selecting Rattler just a year after taking Haener with a mid-round pick.