New Orleans Saints rookie reserve quarterback Jake Haener has been suspended for the first six games of the regular season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancers, a league spokesman said Wednesday.
Despite showing promise during the preseason, Haener was not expected to play this season. The Saints’ starting quarterback is veteran Derek Carr and his backup is veteran Jameis Winston.
The Saints also could have Taysom Hill play quarterback full time if needed, as he has done before. But Hill’s primary role is as a utility player who can execute designed quarterback runs, line up as a tight end and also serve as the upback on the punt team. Haener will be eligible to return to the Saints’ active roster on Oct. 16, the Monday before New Orleans’ Week 6 game against Houston.
A fourth-round draft choice out of Fresno State, Haener made the regular-season roster after playing in all three of New Orleans’ preseason games. He completed 38 of 72 passes for 395 yards and a touchdown. He also was intercepted three times.https://apnews.com/hub/nfl The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.
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