(Photo : Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Derek Carr (#4) of the New Orleans Saints warms up earlier than the sport in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia
The New Orleans Saints acquired some excellent news heading into their matchup with the Carolina Panthers in Week 14 on Sunday, December 10.
Saints QB Derek Carr has reportedly handed concussion protocol on Friday, December 8, and will begin in opposition to the Panthers, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
#Saints QB Derek Carr, regardless of coping with a concussion, ribs, and proper shoulder accidents, was a full participant at present. He nonetheless must clear the ultimate concussion protocol take a look at to play. He’s listed as questionable.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 8, 2023
According to the pool report of Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Carr has been made accessible.
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“Everyone has got a broken something, dealing with this or dealing with that. I got my treatment, I did my protocol stuff, but I also, most importantly, made sure that I did everything I need to do to accomplish my job,” Carr stated when requested after the report got here out through NFL.com.
Should the Saints relaxation Carr?
Heading into the Week 14 matchup in opposition to the 1-11 Panthers, the Saints are heavy favorites to prevail.
New Orleans is a 5.5-point unfold favourite over Carolina per BetMGM NFL odds through USA Today. The Moneyline is -225 for the Saints and +185 for the Panthers, with the over/beneath at 38.
Given that, will probably be fascinating if Saints coach Dennis Allen will threat enjoying Carr or going with another person. If so, Jameis Winston might get the beginning nod to assist in giving the four-time Pro Bowler the identical wanted relaxation.
Carr’s newest damage got here within the Saints’ 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, December 4. He took a tough hit from Lions’ pass-rusher Bruce Irvin and exited the sport within the fourth quarter, ESPN reported.
It was the third time this season that Carr was compelled to exit the sport. He was additionally compelled out earlier than the Lions’ sport after struggling a sprained AC joint of his throwing shoulder in Week 3 in opposition to the Green Bay Packers.
He was additionally compelled to depart the Saints sport in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10 after aggravating the identical shoulder damage.
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