Overview

• Moore officially announced Tuesday that Rattler will start the Sept. 7 opener against the Cardinals.
• Rookie Tyler Shough moves to QB2 after a tight competition that included a strong preseason finale showing.
• New Orleans waived 2023 fourth-rounder Jake Haener earlier Tuesday, leaving two quarterbacks on the active roster for now.
• Moore cited Rattler’s decision-making plus his ability to make plays with both his arm and his legs as key reasons.
• The coach expressed confidence in the young quarterback room and said the team does not plan to add a veteran before Week 1.