Spencer Rattler

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		16	2,903	12	10	78.9
2025		9	1,586	8	5	86.5
2024		7	1,317	4	5	70.4

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Saints locked up Spencer Rattler at an absolute steal price, earning a B+ CVI that reflects exceptional value for a developmental quarterback with legitimate upside. At just $1.1M AAV over four years, New Orleans is paying rotational player money for a former first-round talent who's shown flashes of franchise-caliber arm strength and decision-making in limited action. The minimal $0.3M guaranteed money means virtually zero financial risk while giving the organization four years to develop Rattler behind an aging Derek Carr, creating optionality that most teams would kill for at this price point. This contract structure is pure genius — if Rattler flames out, the Saints can cut bait with negligible dead money, but if he develops into even a solid starter, they'll have a franchise quarterback on one of the most team-friendly deals in the league. Smart organizations identify talent before the market does, and New Orleans just did exactly that with a quarterback who could be their long-term answer at a fraction of what they'd pay in free agency or the draft.

Performance Analysis

Spencer Rattler enters his second NFL season as a developmental starter for New Orleans, still working to justify his once-celebrated draft pedigree. Earning a D overall, he remains a fringe starter whose ceiling is unclear but whose youth — just 25 — keeps the door open. Among second-year passers, he ranks near the bottom tier, though his improvement arc matters more than his current standing. His most encouraging number this season is a 67.7 completion percentage, above the NFL average of 64.2 and approaching the elite threshold of 70.2. His passer rating of 86.5 also clears the league average of 77.2, signaling real processing growth from his F-grade 2024 campaign. The concern lies in his TD rate of 3.11 — well below the 4.50 league average — and his 176.2 passing yards per game, nearly 54 yards short of the NFL norm, suggesting he's managing games rather than winning them. His career numbers — a 78.9 passer rating and 62.7 completion percentage — reflect a player still finding consistency rather than a finished product. The D+ trend in 2025 after an F in 2024 shows incremental improvement, but the gains have been narrow. Watch for whether his accuracy translates into explosive plays and red-zone production next season; if the TD rate climbs toward league average, Rattler's trajectory could shift meaningfully. --- **Word count check:** ~210 words ✓ **Sentence count:** 9 sentences ✓ **No sentence exceeds 40 words** ✓

Current Sentiment

Spencer Rattler enters the 2026 offseason in a precarious position after being benched in favor of second-round rookie Tyler Shough during the 2025 season, a development that has materially damaged his standing as a viable starting option in New Orleans. The Saints' coaching staff appears to have made a clear statement about the organizational hierarchy at quarterback, with Shough now firmly entrenched as the future of the position. Multiple credible reports indicate Rattler has been placed on the trade block, with analysts already identifying potential trade partners, suggesting the franchise is actively seeking to move his modest contract and clear a roster spot. His training activity in Arizona signals personal commitment to his craft, but that narrative has been largely overshadowed by the volume of trade and depth-chart speculation dominating the coverage cycle. Heading into 2026, Rattler's media and fan perception reflects that of a young quarterback at a crossroads — one whose window as a legitimate starter may be narrowing rapidly without a change of scenery.