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Saints' Haener Out with Strain, Training Camp Hopeful

5/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener is sidelined with an oblique strain after a practice mishap, but thankfully, an MRI revealed no tear. While he’ll miss the rest of Organized Team Activities, fans can breathe easy knowing he’s on track to return for training camp. The competition for the starting position heats up with Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough in the mix.

History

Historical Context

The New Orleans Saints face a quarterback shake-up with Derek Carr's retirement and Jake Haener's injury. Historically, teams like the 1980 Saints struggled with quarterback instability, finishing with a 1-15 record. This trend highlights the challenges of finding stability in the ever-competitive NFL landscape.

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Story summary

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener is sidelined with an oblique strain after a practice mishap, but thankfully, an MRI revealed no tear. While he’ll miss the rest of Organized Team Activities, fans can breathe easy knowing he’s on track to return for training camp. The competition for the starting position heats up with Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough in the mix.

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