Saints quarterback Derek Carr is dealing with a non-throwing hand injury. Here are the latest updates regarding his Week 16 status.

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.

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,

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.

Jake Haener will make his first career start for the New Orleans Saints on Sunday after beating rookie Spencer Rattler to the role vacated by the injured Derek Carr

The Saints plan to give Jake Haener his first career start at quarterback if Derek Carr is ruled out against the Commanders, sources told ESPN.

Although the New Orleans Saints activated the defensive lineman from the physically unable to perform list on Saturday, he was listed as inactive for Sunday’s game.