Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi already announced that second-year backup Jake Haener would make his first NFL start Sunday at Caesars Superdome. But Carr, who sustained a concussion and left hand injury last Sunday against the New York Giants, was not ruled out as a backup for the game until Saturday.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr, previously considered doubtful to play, was officially ruled out of Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders, and second-year quarterback Jake Haener,

Derek Carr won’t be active against the Washington Commanders. The New Orleans Saints downgraded the quarterback for Sunday’s game from doubtful to out as he deals with a left hand injury and concussion.