Breaking News: Saints Announce Derek Carr Undergoes Surgery, Out for Remaining Season.
Breaking News: Saints Announce Derek Carr Undergoes Surgery, Out for Remainder of the Season
In a stunning development, the New Orleans Saints have announced that quarterback Derek Carr will undergo surgery and will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2024 NFL season. The injury, which had previously been a topic of concern, has now been confirmed as serious enough to require a surgical procedure. Carr’s absence leaves a significant hole in the Saints’ lineup as they approach the final stretch of the regular season.
The decision to proceed with surgery comes after Carr’s struggles with an ongoing injury, which had already led to limited playtime in recent weeks. Despite initial hopes that rest and rehabilitation might allow him to return to action, medical evaluations revealed that surgery was the only viable option for full recovery.
Carr, who was signed by the Saints in the offseason to provide stability at the quarterback position, has had a solid but unspectacular year. Throughout the 2024 season, he had shown flashes of his former Pro Bowl form, but the injury had undoubtedly impacted his performance. The Saints, who are still in playoff contention, now face a challenging situation without their starting quarterback.
Impact on the Saints’ Playoff Hopes
With Carr out for the remainder of the season, the Saints will turn to backup quarterbacks to lead the team through their remaining games. The pressure is now on the Saints’ offensive line and skill position players to step up in Carr’s absence.
The timing of the injury is particularly difficult, as the Saints remain in the hunt for a spot in the NFC playoffs. They will need their backup quarterback—likely a combination of Jameis Winston and Jake Haener—to keep the offense moving and support the team’s postseason aspirations. How the offense adapts without Carr will be one of the key storylines for the Saints over the next few weeks.
Looking Ahead
The team has not yet specified the exact timeline for Carr’s return, but it is clear that the veteran quarterback will not be available for the remaining regular season games, potentially putting an end to his hopes of a playoff appearance this year. Saints fans are holding out hope that the team can rally together in the face of adversity and make a deep playoff run, despite the significant loss.
As the Saints’ coaching staff prepares for the challenges ahead, all eyes will be on the backup quarterbacks, and the resilience of the team as they push toward the postseason without their starting signal-caller.
