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ESPN Predicts Jets Will Pursue Saints QB Spencer Rattler as Fields Replacement

An ESPN projection points to a low-cost trade for Saints backup Spencer Rattler, reflecting New York's search for a stopgap in a thin quarterback market.

Overview

  • Coverage frames the scenario as a prediction rather than a reported deal, with no agreement in place between the Jets and Saints.
  • Analysts cite Rattler’s rookie contract with two seasons remaining and a likely day-three trade price as key reasons for his appeal.
  • Rattler posted 1,586 passing yards with a 67.7% completion rate, eight touchdowns, five interceptions, and 167 rushing yards in 2025, while aggregate reports list a 1-13 starting record and a 12-10 TD-INT line over two years.
  • The Saints’ 2025 move to second-rounder Tyler Shough strengthens the case that Rattler could be available for draft capital.
  • New York’s push comes after Justin Fields’ struggles and a weak 2026 QB draft, with veteran alternatives like Mac Jones or Malik Willis viewed as pricier, short-term options.