Saints QB Jake Haener reveals personal health news
Mar 3, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener (QB05) speaks to the press at the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener revealed some personal health news to the media on Friday.
Haener spoke with the media and was seen with a small circular bandage on his cheek. The 25-year-old quarterback told reporters that he recently learned he has a rare form of skin cancer. About a week before training camp began, Haener had a bump pop up on his face that had him concerned, so he went to a dermatologist to have it removed.
Haener said he was worried about the bump because it was odd looking and kept growing. A biopsy revealed it was a rare form of cancer.
Saints quarterback Jake Haener said he learned just before camp that he had a rare form of skin cancer for his age pop up with a bump on his face and plans to follow up with another evaluation on the August 1 off day. https://t.co/LDSE1OcZkt
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Heaner needs to undergo a procedure to address the bump. He says he will have a medical consultation on the team’s off day on August 1 to discuss the matter.
The second-year quarterback said he is doing OK mentally and he is taking the necessary steps to address the issue.
Haener is competing with Spencer Rattler and Nathan Peterman for a spot on the depth chart behind Saints starter Derek Carr. He was a fourth-round pick by New Orleans in 2023.