Zach Wilson takes QB2 reps from Saints' Spencer Rattler during practice
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:22 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Zach Wilson has begun taking second-team quarterback reps from Spencer Rattler at New Orleans Saints practice, signaling a potential competition between the two. During a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams, Wilson showcased his abilities with several impressive throws. Despite Rattler having an advantage early in training camp, Wilson's performance in the preseason against the Jacksonville Jaguars has earned him more opportunities. The Saints will have two more preseason games to assess both quarterbacks before final roster decisions are made.
- •Wilson rotated in with the second-team offense during joint practices.
- •He completed several impressive throws, including a pass to Trey Palmer.
- •Rattler had been the favored backup through two weeks of camp.
- •Two preseason games remain for the Saints to evaluate both players.
- •Wilson's opportunities may increase if he continues to perform well.
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — Saints quarterbacks both throw interceptions in Rams preseason game
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Saints start Zach Wilson, not Spencer Rattler, in Rams preseason game
- 12:26 AMYahoo Sports — Zach Wilson begins to take QB2 reps from Saints backup Spencer Rattler
"Zach Wilson is beginning to take QB2 reps from New Orleans Saints backup Spencer Rattler. He rotated in with the second-team offense against the Rams.
"Now this is interesting. It will be Zach Wilson, not Spencer Rattler, starting in the New Orleans Saints' preseason game with the Los Angeles Rams.
"Zach Wilson and Spencer Rattler both threw interceptions as the Saints' backup quarterback competition continued against the Los Angeles Rams.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 10:22 PMSaints quarterbacks both throw interceptions in Rams preseason game
Zach Wilson and Spencer Rattler both threw interceptions as the Saints' backup quarterback competition continued against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 6:48 PMSaints start Zach Wilson, not Spencer Rattler, in Rams preseason game
Now this is interesting. It will be Zach Wilson, not Spencer Rattler, starting in the New Orleans Saints' preseason game with the Los Angeles Rams.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 12:26 AMZach Wilson begins to take QB2 reps from Saints backup Spencer Rattler
Zach Wilson is beginning to take QB2 reps from New Orleans Saints backup Spencer Rattler. He rotated in with the second-team offense against the Rams.
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