Jake Haener, who is expected to compete for the New Orleans Saints starting quarterback job this summer, reportedly suffered an injury after an Organized Team Activity practice that will force him to miss several weeks. 

According to an ESPN report, Haener injured his oblique while getting some additional work in after Wednesday’s practice. An MRI revealed a strain, which will likely keep him sidelined for the rest of OTAs, which run the next three weeks. 

A fourth-round pick in 2023, Haener appeared in eight games with one start for the Saints last season. He completed 18 of his 39 attempts (46.2%) for 226 yards, throwing one touchdown and one interception.

While the Saints have not given any indication whether any of their young quarterbacks have an advantage in the competition, Haener figured to have the longest odds. New Orleans invested a second-round pick in Tyler Shough, and 2024 fifth-rounder Spencer Rattler started six games last season.