Spencer Rattler is still showing up in trade chatter, even after a preseason that left some New Orleans Saints fans questioning his value. In a 2025 ranking from Alex Kay of Bleacher Report, Rattler was listed as the fourth most likely backup quarterback to be traded this season.
The main reason a market could still develop is simple: quarterback injuries around the league can change the picture quickly. A backup who looks like a spare part in August can become a target if a team suddenly needs help behind center.
Why Rattler remains on the radar
Rattler's preseason struggles are part of why there is skepticism in New Orleans, but that does not erase the possibility that another team could still see a path to using him. The Saints' quarterback situation remains tied to how outside teams view his potential and whether an injury elsewhere creates urgency.
That interest was not purely theoretical at the end of the preseason. The Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly called the Saints about Spencer Rattler, which is a useful reminder that backup quarterback trade talks can surface quickly when teams are looking for depth.
What the ranking means for New Orleans
Being ranked fourth on a list like this does not guarantee a move, but it does signal that Rattler is still viewed as a realistic trade candidate. For the Saints, that keeps the conversation alive around quarterback depth and how the team would respond if a market opens later in the season.
It also means the situation is worth watching beyond New Orleans. If injuries create demand, a player who looked like a long shot in one moment can become a practical option in the next.
For now, Rattler remains in that group of backup quarterbacks whose value may be decided less by preseason performance than by what happens around the league once the 2025 season gets moving.
