Haener, 26, was amid a three-way competition for the starting quarterback spot with rookie Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler. Despite being seen as the long shot to win the job, the third-year quarterback has the most pro experience in the QB room.

The Saints' likely option for the starting role is Spencer Rattler, the second-year quarterback who stepped up last season when Carr was injured. The other two options include two rookies—Tyler Shough, who was drafted No. 40 overall, and Hunter Dekkers, who was signed as an undrafted rookie last week.

For at least a few weeks, the New Orleans Saints' three-man competition to win the team's starting quarterback job will be down to two players. Jake Haener, who is one of the quarterbacks who is competing to win the job,