Jake Haener to Start for Saints Amid Derek Carr's Injury

TL;DR
The New Orleans Saints will start Jake Haener at quarterback for their upcoming game against the Commanders, as reported by Nick Underhill. This decision comes after starter Derek Carr suffered a left hand injury that may end his season. Haener, a fourth-round pick in 2023, has not started a regular-season game but has played in seven games this season. Spencer Rattler, who previously started in Carr's absence, will be the backup, with Ben DiNucci on the practice squad.
- Report: Jake Haener will start for Saints this week NBC Sports
- Source: Saints to start Haener if Carr can't go ESPN
- Saints name Jake Haener starting QB for Week 15 game vs. Commanders, per report CBS Sports
- Saints sign veteran quarterback after Derek Carr injury Yahoo Sports
- Saints' Derek Carr suffered significant fracture in left hand, potentially ending QB's season NFL.com
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