Irvine, Calif. - Spencer Rattler will start at quarterback for the New Orleans Saints in Sunday's preseason opener at the Los Angeles Chargers . Saints Coach Kellen Moore made the announcement following Friday's practice at Cal-Irvine.

Moore said Rattler, a second-year player out of South Carolina who started six games and played in seven for the Saints in 2024, will start before giving way to Tyler Shough , the team's second-round draft pick this year. Third-year pro Jake Haener also will see action Sunday.

"Super excited, awesome opportunity," Rattler said. "Excited to get to start the game. ... Feel like it's been a good camp. ... We're looking forward to it."

The battle to be the team's starting quarterback following the retirement of Derek Carr this spring has been the domi

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