Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi says it remains unclear who New Orleans' quarterback will be against Washington on Sunday. Saints starter Derek Carr did practice on Wednesday and remains in the NFL's concussion protocol. Rizzi says Carr must clear the protocol and then test how well he can function with an injury to his non-throwing left hand.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr walks off the field after an injury during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants , Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.
“We’re not going to name a starter right now,” said Rizzi, who also made a point of noting that Carr would not be placed on the club’s injured reserve list and would not need surgery. “We’re going to see how that progression plays out, first with Derek and then obviously with Jake and Spencer.”, has already missed three starts this season because of a separate, oblique injury.
“They’re both similar-size guys. Their athletic ability is very similar,” Rizzi said. “They’re similar-style quarterbacks. We’re not dealing with opposites on the spectrum.”
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