Saints QB Jake Haener Diagnosed with Skin Cancer

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener has announced he has been diagnosed with a rare form of skin cancer. The 25-year-old revealed the diagnosis during a media session at Saints training camp, explaining that a bump on his face, which appeared before camp, was biopsied and confirmed as cancer. Haener, who was drafted in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, stated that the cancer is not considered life-threatening. He is working with the team's medical staff and has a consultation scheduled for August 1 to determine the next steps for his treatment. Haener is currently competing for the backup quarterback position behind Derek Carr. Despite the diagnosis, he remains focused on his NFL career.