Saints quarterback Derek Carr is dealing with a non-throwing hand injury. Here are the latest updates regarding his Week 16 status.

New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi said Tuesday he is hopeful that veteran quarterback Derek Carr can return to action against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at the Superdome.

The New Orleans Saints downgraded injured quarterback Derek Carr, confirming he won’t play against the Washington Commanders in Week 15:

Earlier this week, we asked our readers to vote on who they think should get the start on Sunday against the Washington Commanders, if Derek Carr is unable to play. 54% of voters said it should be rookie Spencer Rattler, while 46% said it should be Jake ...

Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi already announced that second-year backup Jake Haener would make his first NFL start Sunday at Caesars Superdome. But Carr, who sustained a concussion and left hand injury last Sunday against the New York Giants, was not ruled out as a backup for the game until Saturday.

Coming off the bench this season, Jake Haener is 14 of 29 for 177 yards and one touchdown with no interceptions.

The Saints also activated defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon off the physically unable to perform list and placed linebacker D’Marco Jackson (ankle) on injured reserve. Kpassagnon will make his season debut after tearing his Achilles in April.

Although the New Orleans Saints activated the defensive lineman from the physically unable to perform list on Saturday, he was listed as inactive for Sunday’s game.

The New Orleans Saints have decided to start second-year quarterback Jake Haener against the Washington Commanders

The New Orleans Saints are turning to a new answer under center in light of Derek Carr's injury. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Thursday, citing sources, that second-year quarterback Jake Haener will start at quarterback for the Saints on Sunday in their matchup against the Washington Commanders at Caesars Superdome.

With Derek Carr sidelined due to a concussion, the New Orleans Saints are pinning their hopes on rookie quarterback Jake Haener to lead them against t

Heading into their Week 16 matchup against the Packers, Saints QB Derek Carr and RB Alvin Kamar were ruled out due to injury.