Saints decline offers, plan to retain Rattler
The New Orleans Saints received trade interest in Spencer Rattler but have decided to keep him on the roster, NFL trade checks this week confirmed.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the Saints “received trade interest in QB Spencer Rattler but plan to keep him, per sources,” and that interest this time went beyond offseason rumor — at least one club made a real check on his availability. Despite the inquiries, New Orleans elected not to move him.
Where Rattler fits and how the Jaguars factored in
Fowler added that Rattler is expected to provide depth behind Tyler Shough, barring a change — a projection that frames why the team did not find the offers compelling enough to part with him. Shough’s 2025 numbers — 2,384 passing yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie — underline why the club appears comfortable keeping an experienced option in reserve.
The Jacksonville Jaguars were among the teams that inquired about Rattler, NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill reported, but they ultimately went another direction, acquiring quarterback Quinn Ewers from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a swap of Day 3 picks in the 2028 NFL draft.
Recent preseason performance and roster context
The timing of the reported interest followed Rattler’s appearance in New Orleans’ 27-24 preseason victory over the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, a game in which he scored on an eight-yard run. That outing arrived a week after the Saints were shut out by the Rams, and it offered a reminder of the on-field depth New Orleans values.
Rattler’s name surfaced frequently during the offseason as a potential trade chip, but the renewed checks this week failed to produce a deal. With clubs calling and at least one real check completed, the Saints’ decision to retain him signals a preference for security and continuity behind the player slated to lead the offense.
The Saints’ handling of Rattler’s availability closes the current wave of trade activity around him but leaves open the possibility of future movement if circumstances change — whether in the form of injury, a shift in the pecking order, or an offer that meets New Orleans’ valuation. For now, the team has chosen to keep him in the mix as insurance and depth.
