Jaguars inquire about Saints QB Spencer Rattler, pivot to Ewers trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars explored a trade for New Orleans Saints QB Spencer Rattler after observing him during joint practices and a preseason game. However, the Saints were reportedly not interested in dealing Rattler. Instead, the Jaguars shifted their focus and completed a trade with the Miami Dolphins for QB Quinn Ewers, sending a sixth-round draft pick to Miami. Rattler, who has starting experience, is expected to back up Tyler Shough this season unless a better offer arises.
- •Jaguars showed interest in trading for Spencer Rattler.
- •Saints not willing to trade Rattler.
- •Jaguars acquired Quinn Ewers from Dolphins.
- •Ewers trade involved a 2028 sixth-round pick.
- •Rattler likely to back up Tyler Shough this season.
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Saints preseason opponent, 2025 playoff team looked into QB trade
"The Jacksonville Jaguars inquired about trading for New Orleans Saints QB Spencer Rattler before pivoting to Miami Dolphins backup Quinn Ewers.
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