The New Orleans Saints are in need of a new backup quarterback after their previous backup Jameis Winston decided to leave the team and sign with the Cleveland Browns earlier this week. And it sounds like the team is bringing in a player they think could possibly fill that void.
According to a report from Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.football, the Saints have signed veteran quarterback Nathan Peterman to see if he can prove himself and earn the backup quarterback spot for the team.
“Saints signed Nathan Peterman to compete as the backup quarterback, per source,” Underhill said in a post on X, the social media website that was formerly known as Twitter.
Peterman worked with QB coach Andrew Janocko in Chicago and served as the backup for Carr before.
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) March 14, 2024
“Peterman worked with QB coach Andrew Janocko in Chicago and served as the backup for Carr before,” Underhill said in a follow-up post.
Anytime an NFL team makes a decision like this at the quarterback position, it’s significant news. As a result, it led to a lot of reactions on social media.
Career a torrent of darkness among gutsy QBs
His throws like ghostly galleons tossed on cloudy seas,
Each toss a ribbon of moonlight, over your team’s front 4.And the Peter man came dealing Dealing
dealingThe Peter man came dealing , up to the goal line score . https://t.co/Do2JXL6VfV
— Patrick Claybon (@PatrickClaybon) March 14, 2024
Nathan Peterman is the Dennis Allen of quarterbacks. https://t.co/DmTjG8JUJN
— Boat_Lawyer (@Boat_Lawyer) March 14, 2024
Cannot imagine a bigger drop in vibes than Jameis to this. https://t.co/BIXIAaNtuH
— Tom Mantzouranis (@tom_mantz) March 14, 2024
The Peter Man stays paid. https://t.co/6VfoifKM9L
— Nick Simon (@Nick_JSimon) March 14, 2024
The saints are an absolutely hilarious franchise https://t.co/Cj5r8B41Si
— Ashlie (@EMT_Ashlie) March 14, 2024
I think fans are upset because they have been under the impression that the Saints are going to actually draft a QB this year, which all signs indicate that they are NOT. False hope is tough. Not that I agree with it, it’s just the way it is. Carr is their guy. 🤷🏽♂️ https://t.co/HldRILWmGN
— Jeremy (@JKMJXH3) March 14, 2024
Peterman will likely be competing with 2023 fourth-round pick Jake Haener for the backup quarterback role for the Saints this offseason. We’ll have to see whether or not he is able to earn it successfully.
