Latest Derek Carr News

Carr's return to the Saints' lineup horrendous as he loses his top target, the game and his coach

Nov. 05, 2024 06:01 AM EST

Derek Carr's return to New Orleans Saints' starting lineup couldn't have gone much worse. He lost his top target to a concussion when his pass over the middle sailed on him. He lost to the worst team in the league and he became the first NFL quarterback to lose to 31 teams. ...

Saints coach Dennis Allen starting to feel the heat amid 7-game losing skid, 23-22 loss to Panthers

Nov. 03, 2024 18:50 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dennis Allen was feeling optimistic after the New Orleans Saints started the season 2-0. But a seven-game losing streak, including a 23-22 road loss to NFL cellar dweller Carolina on Sunday, has Allen answering questions about his job security. ...

Saints WR Chris Olave discharged from hospital after concussion, to return to New Orleans with team

Nov. 03, 2024 18:15 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was discharged from Carolinas Medical Center and allowed to return to New Orleans on Sunday night with his teammates after taking a hard hit on a pass over the middle in a 23-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The throw...

Saints look to draw momentum from Carr's return and end six-game losing skid in rematch vs. Panthers

Oct. 31, 2024 17:02 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Things may be starting to look up for the New Orleans Saints following a six-game losing streak. Not only are the Saints expected to get a jolt from the return of veteran quarterback Derek Carr, who has been out since Week 5, but they have a chance to get...

Panthers look to slow down QB Derek Carr, who's expected to start after missing 3 games with injury

Oct. 31, 2024 15:11 PM EDT

New Orleans (2-6) at Carolina (1-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM Odds: Saints by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Saints 3-5, Panthers 1-7. Series record: Saints lead 31-28. Last meeting: Saints beat the Panthers 47-10 on Sept....

Panthers QB Bryce Young will start in Week 9, when the Saints anticipate Derek Carr's return

Oct. 30, 2024 17:02 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is scheduled to get his second straight start on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, who expect to have Derek Carr return under center for the first time since Week 5. Andy Dalton was a full participant in practice...

Saints' precipitous slide is taking them back to the bad ole days

Oct. 28, 2024 17:37 PM EDT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans Saints team that looked so promising during the NFL season's first two weeks is now looking historically bad. With a 26-8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, the Saints are in the midst of just their second six-game skid this century — the...

Ladd McConkey's 2 touchdowns propel Chargers to 26-8 victory over Saints

Oct. 27, 2024 22:02 PM EDT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Ladd McConkey was a downfield threat while helping lead the University of Georgia to a pair of College Football Playoff championships. After being used mostly on routes in the middle of the field and third downs during his first seven NFL games, McConkey...

Haener replaces Rattler at QB again, but the struggling New Orleans Saints continue to spiral

Oct. 27, 2024 21:43 PM EDT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — With receiver Chris Olave, right guard Cesar Ruiz and do-everything playmaker Taysom Hill all returning from injury absences Sunday, the New Orleans Saints thought they might have enough offensive talent to avoid this team's longest losing streak in 19 years. ...

Struggling Chargers set to host reeling Saints

Oct. 24, 2024 20:12 PM EDT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers and New Orleans Saints got off to quick starts this season with wins in their first two games. Both teams have cooled off as they meet on Sunday. The Chargers (3-3) have dropped three of their past four, including a...