Minutes earlier, his lower right leg was folded underneath the 6-4, 250-pound body of USC defensive end Solomon Byrd. As he was driven off the field, Haener did not wonder if he’d be back.

Washington Commanders defensive lineman Daron Payne sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener on the opening ... Sagapolutele's pass following a tipped cross-body attempt.

Haener completed 18 of 39 passes for 226 yards and one touchdown to one interception during eight regular-season appearances for the Saints in 2024. He also recorded 11 rushing attempts for 22 yards.

The New Orleans Saints are now in the hands of Jake Haener ahead of Week 15. He becomes the third different starter this season for a team suddenly surging under interim head coach Darren Rizzi.

The Saints (5-9) lost 20-19 after rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler-- who replaced an ineffective Jake Haener in the second half -- threw a pass that went off the hands of tight end Juwan Johnson ...

New Orleans Saints head coach Darren Rizzi will start Jake Haener at quarterback on Sunday ... "I still do not know how the substance got into my body, as none of my supplements or prescribed ...

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara races through the Washington Commanders defense on a 29-yard gain from quarterback Jake Haener ... a tipped cross-body attempt. Ole Miss Rebels ...

Quarterback Jake Haener completes a 12-yard pass to wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. for his first career touchdown pass during the Saints game against the Denver Broncos in Week 7 of the 2024 NFL ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — On Spencer Rattler's first play after replacing Jake Haener for the New Orleans Saints’ first series of the third quarter, the rookie threw the ball away just before two ...