IRVINE, Calif. — New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener says that he has been diagnosed with a rare form of skin cancer.
It’s not considered life-threatening. Haener says he is working with doctors on a treatment plan.
"I have a consultation with doctors on August 1, on our off day, to try to figure out how long I can wait because I have to get a different procedure done on my face," Haener said.
Haener was a fourth-round draft pick out of Fresno State in the 2023 NFL draft. Last year, he made the regular-season roster after playing in all three of New Orleans' preseason games. He did not appear in a regular-season game as a rookie. The 25-year-old was suspended for the first six games of the regular season for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancers.
In those three preseason games, Haener completed 38 of 72 passes (52.8%) for 395 yards and a touchdown. He also was intercepted three times.
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