{
  "id": 4517030,
  "title": "Saints Keeping Former Starter Despite Mounting Trade Interest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/saints-keeping-former-starter-despite-mounting-trade-interest",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T22:36:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/saints-keeping-former-starter-despite-mounting-trade-interest-12385540"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New Orleans Saints have no intention of making a significant change at the quarterback position as they prepare to finalize their 53-player roster. Quarterback Tyler Shough, a second-year player, will retain the starting position, with Spencer Rattler and Zach Wilson providing backup options. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Saints intend to maintain Rattler on the initial 53-man roster despite receiving trade interest. The team believes Rattler serves as valuable depth behind Shough, barring any unforeseen circumstances. Rattler, 25, was drafted by the Saints in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft and has made an impact in his first two seasons. He has started 14 games and thrown for a total of 2,903 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. The quarterback has earned a strong reputation among his teammates, with wide receiver Chris Olave stating that Rattler deserves another opportunity to be a starting quarterback in the league. However, unless the Saints change their stance, it seems unlikely that Rattler will have the chance to start for another team this season.",
  "summary": "The New Orleans Saints are keeping a quarterback with starting experience despite receiving trade interest this summer.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}