Report: Derek Carr considered "very unlikely" to return in 2024

There's some new reporting pouring cold water on Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi's assertion that it's not "a reach" to think Derek Carr will be cleared by the end of the season.

Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Carr is considered "very unlikely" to return this season.

Carr’s left hand is fractured in two places. Rapoport notes the quarterback recently underwent further examination, which determined he’s at least a few weeks away from withstanding contact.

Given that there are only three weeks remaining in the season, Carr isn’t likely to return.

In his second season with the Saints, Carr has completed 67.7 percent of his passes for 2,145 yards with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions in 10 games.