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The New Orleans Saints made an investment in Derek Carr in the 2023 offseason to the tune of a four-year, $150 million contract with $100 of that guaranteed. Carr had never been a superstar in his career, but he’s always been a well-above average quarterback who could make big-time plays with good talent around him. […]

The New Orleans Saints find themselves at a pivotal crossroads regarding quarterback Derek Carr. With Carr sidelined due to a concussion and a broken left hand, his contract situation has grown increasingly complicated as the offseason looms. Carr’s deal includes $40 million in guaranteed money for 2025, structured as $10 million in fully guaranteed roster […]

It appears that New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has played his last game in the 2024 NFL regular season. Carr was ruled out with a hand injury for Week 15’s Saints game versus the Washington Commanders last Sunday at Caesars Superdome and is reportedly “very unlikely” to see action going forward in the 2024 […]

Going into the weekend, New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr was listed as doubtful for Sunday’s matchup against the Washington Commanders with both a fractured left hand and a concussion that he suffered on one devastating play late in the game against the New York Giants last weekend. Given the severity of both of these […]

The season isn’t necessarily over for the injured Derek Carr, but the New Orleans Saints signed another quarterback just in case. And the team made a Week 15 decision at the position, according to neworleans.football. Jake Haener will be handed the reigns. A fourth-round pick in the 2023 draft, Haener will make his first-ever NFL […]

Derek Carr has an incredible car collection. Carr is the starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. He is a four-time Pro Bowl player. Prior to playing for the Saints, Carr saw action for the Las Vegas Raiders, who drafted him in the second round with the 36th overall pick at the 2014 NFL Draft. […]

Likely without starting quarterback Derek Carr for the remainder of 2024, the New Orleans Saints added a veteran journeyman to their practice squad. With Carr out for Week 15 and likely beyond, the team added former 2020 seventh-round pick Ben DiNucci from free agency, the quarterback announced on X, formerly Twitter. DiNucci, 28, has not […]

There’s good news and bad news. Las Vagas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell avoided a season-ending injury. But the same can’t be said for Jonathan Brooks of the Panthers. Here’s the Week 14 NFL injury report, featuring those guys along with Derek Carr. Fortunately for O’Connell, his injury diagnosis revealed a bone bruise, according to a […]

The New Orleans Saints escaped Week 14 with a win over the New York Giants but lost quarterback Derek Carr in the process. After hurting his hand on a scramble late in the game, Carr is now feared to be out for the remainder of 2024. Carr’s injury was confirmed to be a significant fracture […]

The New Orleans Saints are trying to keep their season on track as the calendar flips to December, but it isn’t easy. Coming into Sunday, the Saints had lost eight of their last 10 games and recently fired head coach Dennis Allen. The Saints got things together on Sunday as they knocked off the New […]

The New Orleans Saints (4-8) had an opportunity to sneak back into the NFC South divisional race with a win against the visiting Los Angeles Rams (6-6) on Sunday, but they came up agonizingly short, 21-14, to slide firmly into obscurity. Beyond the outcome of the game, the team also lost one of their most […]

New Orleans is known for Mardi Gras parades and a love for sports. Well, those watching closely have seen Gayle Benson, owner of the Pope-blessed New Orleans Saints and injury-riddled New Orleans Pelicans, take a more hands-on approach to managing her teams. This assertive shift marks a significant change in Benson’s trusting, hands-off leadership style, […]

The New Orleans Saints ended their seven-game losing streak with a victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10. The Saints played like a competent NFL team on Sunday and interim head coach Darren Rizzi got his first win since being promoted from special teams coordinator. Of course New Orleans is still lean on offense […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr revealed he played the Atlanta Falcons with a heavy heart. Carr helped lead the emotional 20-17 home win over the NFC South leader Sunday in the coaching debut of interim head coach Darren Rizzi. But he had his family on his mind. Carr revealed who he dedicated Sunday’s win […]

The New Orleans Saints have officially placed Chris Olave on injured reserve, sidelining their top receiver for at least the next month. While the slim pass-catcher has a lengthy history of injury issues, his latest concussion has fans and media members criticizing Derek Carr for the play that forced him to leave the game on […]

The New Orleans Saints lost their seventh consecutive game in Week 9. Despite the return of starting quarterback Derek Carr, the Saints fell to 2-7 on the season after a 23-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Adding injury to insult, Saints wideout Chris Olave suffered a frightening concussion during the game. While attempting to catch […]

The New Orleans Saints had some sincere changes of heart after a Week 9 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Dennis Allen is now known as a former head coach and CB Marshon Lattimore is now employed by the Washington Commanders. Special teams coach Darren Rizzi was elevated into the head role but GM Mickey Loomis […]

Pope Francis accidentally tagged an NFL team in a viral social media post. In what has been a tough year for quarterback Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints, the franchise received an unintentional blessing from the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. This post on X, formerly known as Twitter, comes the week […]

Former New Orleans Saints star receiver Michael Thomas made headlines Sunday for a social media rant attacking his former quarterback Derek Carr. After Saints wideout Chris Olave suffered a concussion on a pass from Carr early in Sunday’s loss to the Carolina Panthers, Thomas criticized Carr for the throw and said the quarterback has long […]

The New Orleans Saints entered Week 9 in desperate need of a win. The good news is, they were playing the Carolina Panthers, who entered the week 1-7 and seriously banged up. The bad news is, New Orleans could’t take advantage, losing 23-22 and dropping their seventh consecutive game. Following the loss, the Saints fired […]

Following a contentious game where Saints receiver Chris Olave suffered a concussion due to a pass from quarterback Derek Carr, tensions flared. The incident, which occurred early in Sunday’s game against the Panthers, raised concerns over player safety and ignited a public dispute between Carr and former Saints receiver Michael Thomas. Michael Thomas took to […]

The New Orleans Saints lost their seventh straight game on Sunday to the Carolina Panthers. They fell 23-22 after a fourth-quarter Bryce Young touchdown to seal the deal. This collapse has head coach Dennis Allen on the hot seat and quarterback Derek Carr struggled in his return from injury. Carr also made NFL history, becoming […]

To say former New Orleans Saints wide receiver doesn’t like Saints quarterback Derek Carr, despite rumors of a ‘bromance’ a year ago, would seem like a massive understatement judging by a tirade of social media posts by Thomas today. Thomas played for New Orleans from 2016 to 2023, overlapping with Carr just during the 2023 […]

The New Orleans Saints finally have their starting quarterback back as Derek Carr is set to play in Week 9 against the Carolina Panthers after sitting out with an oblique injury sustained in Week 5. “Derek Carr is off the injury report and will play,” NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported on Friday. And with that […]

Derek Carr will be back for the New Orleans Saints in Week 9. Carr’s return to the field comes in the nick of time for the 2-6 team. The Saints desperately need to stop the bleeding on a season that’s increasingly looking lost. With a game coming up against the 1-7 Carolina Panthers, there’s every […]

After a depressing 26-8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 8, the New Orleans Saints fell to 2-6 on the season. Injuries have played a major role in the team’s current six-game losing streak. Starting quarterback Derek Carr went down with an oblique strain in Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs. However […]

The New Orleans Saints might trade half the roster according to general manager Mickey Loomis. Getting Derek Carr back inspired little confidence within a fanbase exhausted by injuries and the false hope inspired by a 2-0 start. A six-game skid has put the franchise in a precarious position. Much of the blame and burden to […]

The New Orleans Saints could be getting a major boost to their roster in time for their Week 9 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. According to head coach Dennis Allen, quarterback Derek Carr could be making his return for the first time since he was injured in their Week 5 matchup against the defending Super […]

The New Orleans Saints are preparing for a crucial clash against the Los Angeles Chargers this Sunday. Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler is expected to make his third consecutive start. Saints coach Dennis Allen confirmed the decision in light of Derek Carr’s ongoing recovery from an oblique injury. “Saints coach Dennis Allen said Spencer Rattler is […]

As the New Orleans Saints rolled out Spencer Rattler for the second time at quarterback, fans have been wondering when they will see starting signal-caller Derek Carr under center. While there have been updates regarding a possible return for Carr, Saints head coach Dennis Allen provided more insight into when the 33-year old could come […]

New Orleans quarterback Derek Carr suffered an oblique strain in Week 5 against the Chiefs, which sidelined him for the next few games, including Week 7’s Thursday Night Football matchup versus the Denver Broncos. Moreover, he is one of a few starting players on both sides out with injury: Saints wide receiver Chris Olave sustained […]

The New Orleans Saints will host the Denver Broncos in a Thursday Night Football clash. Quarterback Derek Carr is on the injury report with an oblique injury that he suffered against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 5, and that injury caused him to miss the Week 6 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rookie […]

As the New Orleans Saints take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6, rookie Spencer Rattler is getting the start at quarterback. After Derek Carr’s latest injury update, Saints fans should expect more of Rattler moving forward. Carr is expected to miss three-to-four weeks, via Jay Glazer of Fox Sports. The quarterback is battling […]

The New Orleans Saints are managing a mix of injury updates as they prepare for their crucial Week 6 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With a 2-3 record after dropping three consecutive games, including a 26-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football, the Saints are looking to halt their slide […]

Dennis Allen did not wait until Sunday to name a New Orleans Saints starting quarterback. There was no point in trying to keep the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the dark considering they are practicing just down the street. The Hurricane Milton evacuees might as well know in advance Spencer Rattler will be introduced in […]

The New Orleans Saints lost to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football in Week 5. Adding injury to insult, quarterback Derek Carr was forced from the game with an oblique strain. Carr is expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks with the ailment. While the Saints turned to Jake Haener to fill in […]

In a big blow to the team, the New Orleans Saints have announced that rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler will start in Week 6 as the Saints prepare to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rattler will step in for Derek Carr, who is sidelined with an oblique tear. This development presents a significant challenge for […]

The New Orleans Saints will be without quarterback Derek Carr for several weeks because of an oblique injury suffered during their 26-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night. Since the Saints carry two backup QBs, there hasn’t been a clear answer as to who would get the start in Week 6 against […]

Not only did the New Orleans Saints lose the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football, but they also lost their starting quarterback. Derek Carr got hurt near the end of the contest, interrupting a quality season for the veteran. The former Las Vegas Raider is out for the next few weeks, […]