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.

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

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.

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

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 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.

Dennis Allen won't be returning to the New Orleans Saints in 2025, but the quarterback he recruited appears to be here to stay. ESPN's Adam Schefter shared some insight on what's in the plans for the black and gold,

It's time for the New Orleans Saints to accept their fate and completely rebuild. It starts with addressing the quarterback position, which hasn't worked out in their favor. Since adding Derek Carr in 2023,