Overview

• Moore announced Tuesday that Rattler will start the Sept. 7 opener against the Cardinals after a tight preseason competition.
• Jake Haener was waived Tuesday, leaving Rattler and second-round pick Tyler Shough as the two active quarterbacks, with a practice-squad spot offered to Haener per ESPN.
• Rattler completed 30 of 43 passes for 295 yards with one touchdown and one interception in preseason and added 41 rushing yards; Shough went 36 of 54 for 333 yards with one touchdown, one interception and a rushing score.
• Moore said he will not revisit a weekly quarterback debate, emphasizing stability and Rattler’s growth following his 0-6 starts in 2024.
• The announcement made New Orleans the last NFL team to name a Week 1 starter and prompted skeptical reactions in some coverage given last season’s results.