The first six games of the 2023 season will be played without the fourth-string quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. Jake Haener, a rookie quarterback, has been suspended for six games for violating the NFL’s PED policy, according to Nick Underhill of New Orleans. Football. He won’t be able to play again until Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to this.
In April, New Orleans selected Haener in the fourth round (127th overall). On the Saints’ depth chart at quarterback, he is placed behind starter Derek Carr, backup Jameis Winston, and utility player Taysom Hill.
Jake Haener has been suspended the first six games of the season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) September 6, 2023
Haener completed 72.0 percent of his passes for 2,896 yards and 20 touchdowns in his final season at Fresno State, compared to just three interceptions.
The 2023 Saints’ schedule begins at home against the Tennessee Titans before trips to face the Carolina Panthers (on Monday night), Green Bay Packers, and Tennessee Titans. They will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home in Week 4 before going to the northeast to face the New England Patriots.
