The New Orleans Saints have decided on their starting quarterback.

Spencer Rattler will start the team’s season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, coach Kellen Moore announced. Rattler beat out rookie Tyler Shough and Jake Haener to win the job, coming on strong during training camp and putting together three solid preseason performances.

Rattler gives the Saints a slightly more experienced option to start the season. The 2024 fifth-round pick appeared in seven games with six starts for the Saints last season. And though the Saints went winless in those contests, they were valuable opportunities for Rattler — who grew substantially from the reps.

The Saints were in need of a new quarterback this season after Derek Carr unexpectedly retired in May with a shoulder injury. But New Or

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