Rookie QB Spencer Rattler will start for New Orleans in their meeting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Saints coach Dennis Allen announced Wednesday.

The NFL preseason begins in earnest this week, with 16 games over four days. So, what are the most intriguing position battles? Which rookies can't be missed? Eric Edholm identifies one thing to watch for on each of the 32 teams.

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New Orleans Saints reserve quarterback Jake Haener revealed Friday that he was recently diagnosed with a rare form of skin cancer.

Derek Carr remains entrenched in the starting quarterback role in New Orleans, but the backup gig is up in the air. Second-year QB Jake Haener and rookie Spencer Rattler will compete throughout training camp and preseason for the role behind Carr. 

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The Saints used a fourth-round pick on Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener despite giving Derek Carr a four-year deal. "We feel like that's smart business," assistant general manager Jeff Ireland said. 

The New Orleans Saints traded back into the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft to add another Fresno State Bulldog to the quarterback room. The Saints selected Jake Haener with the No. 127 overall pick.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener squeezes a tight-window dime to Saints tight end Juwan Johnson with elite precision.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener's 36-yard heave to Saints wide receiver Bub Means comes on fourth-and-11 in the last minute.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener links up with Saints wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. for a 12-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.

In a segment on "The Insiders", NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo explains that New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler is a "strong candidate" to start over fellow backup Jake Haener with Derek Carr seemingly out for this week's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener's 24-yard pass to wide receiver A.T. Perry marks his longest completion of the Saints preseason finale vs, the Tennessee Titans.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. secures a pivotal fourth-down grab with a crucial route adjustment back to the football.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener threads 18-yard rope between defenders to Saints wide receiver Mason Fairchild.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener rolls out for a 15-yard sideline dime in stride to Saints wide receiver A.T. Perry.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener's 58-yard LAUNCH has ridiculous amount of hang time.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener's 10-yard connection with wide receiver A.T. Perry gets Saints inside Arizona Cards' 10-yard line.

Watch all of the New Orleans Saints' highlights from their home game against the Houston Texans in Preseason Week 3 of the 2023 NFL season.

Watch all of the highlights from the Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints from Preseason Week 3 of the 2023 NFL season.

New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback jake Haener uncorks a 19-yard dart to Saints wide receiver Jontre Kirklin while evading pressure.

New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Jake Haener keeps his eyes down field for an ad-libbed 19-yard throw to Saints tight end Lucas Krull.

New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Jake Haener enters Houdini mode escaping the pocket for a 26-yard scramble.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener on being "overlooked" during his football career.

Watch all of the highlights from the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Chargers highlights from their matchup in Preseason Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season.

Watch all of the New Orleans Saints' top plays from their win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Preseason Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season.

Can't-Miss Play: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Shaquan Davis SOMEHOW snags Saints rookie quarterback Jake Haener's surgical 18-yard throw up the seam

New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Jake Haener flees pocket for 53-yard gain on off-script launch to Saints wide receiver Jontre Kirklin.

Watch the New Orleans Saints' top plays vs. the Kansas City Chiefs in Preseason Week 1.

Watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the New Orleans Saints Preseason Week 1 highlights.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Bryan Edwards gets down on the turf to snag a 19-yard pass from quarterback Jake Haener.

The New Orleans Saints select Fresno State Bulldogs quarterback Jake Haener in Round 4 of the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 127 overall pick (via a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars).

NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund analyzes Saints drafting Fresno State QB Jake Haener on 'NFL Draft Center'