New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Jake Haener has been suspended without pay for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy. Haener will not play in the first six games of the season and is eligible to return to the Saints' active roster on October 16. He participated in Wednesday's practice before the suspension announcement. Haener is the second Saints player to serve a suspension to begin the season, with running back Alvin Kamara also suspended for three games.

• Saints rookie QB Jake Haener has been suspended for violating the NFL's PED policy.
• Haener will miss the first six games of the season and forfeit $250,000 of his salary.
• Haener participated in Wednesday's practice before the suspension announcement.
• Running back Alvin Kamara is also suspended for three games.
• Haener was the third-team quarterback behind Derek Carr and Jameis Winston.