The New Orleans Saints have been struggling in the absence of star quarterback Derek Carr and running back Alvin Kamara, and it turns out that is unlikely to change. According to ESPN NFL Insider, "Saints ruled out RB Alvin Kamara and QB Derek Carr for Sunday's game vs. the Raiders."

Saints released the final injury report ahead of Week 17 matchup against the Raiders, with a Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara addition.

The New Orleans Saints could keep Derek Carr as the team's starting quarterback in 2025 due to a lack of salary cap flexibility, according to ESPN's

Antonio Pierce has known Derek Carr for a very long time and spoke about the quarterback before the Raiders-Saints matchup.

If Carr isn’t able to prove he is ready to return, then it will be rookie Spencer Rattler who will get his fifth start of the season. Though the Saints have no won with Rattler at QB, including Monday becoming the only team in the NFL to be shut out.

Though Derek Carr may not be able to play in Week 17, he'll be seeing the Las Vegas Raiders for the first time since his release.

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,

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.

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,