New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) drops back to pass against the New York Giants during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Saints get some bad injury news on QB Derek Carr

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Dec 8, 2024 6:20 PM ET

The New Orleans Saints have suffered some rough injury luck with their quarterback for the second week in a row.

Last week, Taysom Hill suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his knee. This weekend, it was Derek Carr who got hurt.

Carr suffered a fracture in his non-throwing hand during the New Orleans Saints’ 14-11 win over the New York Giants. The injury occurred when Carr went airborne and landed on his left hand while trying to leap for more yardage.

#Saints QB Derek Carr is feared to have suffered a fracture in his left, non-throwing hand, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. Another frustrating injury situation for Carr and New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/6hHDHD3pao
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 8, 2024

Carr went all-out on that play and was 20-of-31 for 219 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the game. He also rushed two times for 12 yards, including that play where he got hurt. Jake Haener came on in relief after Carr got hurt.

Haener is the Saints’ backup, while Spencer Rattler is their third-string quarterback. Hill also has experience playing quarterback, which is why he was mentioned previously in this story. But Hill primarily played tight end prior to suffering his season-ending injury.

The Saints are 5-8 this season. Carr missed three games earlier in the year due to an oblique injury. Both Haener and Rattler got opportunities at quarterback while Carr was out due to the oblique injury.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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