The New Orleans Saints are still holding out hope that Derek Carr can return for a Week 17 game against the Las Vegas Raiders; Alvin Kamara likeliest to return in Week 18.

Back on December 8th when Derek Carr broke his left hand in a game against the New York Giants, most thought his season was likely over. Which would have meant he wouldn't get the opportunity to face his former Raiders team when they come to New Orleans in Week 17.

It doesn’t sound like the Saints are moving on from Derek Carr in 2025. ESPN reports the team’s salary cap constraints won’t allow it:

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.

The New Orleans Saints might have already played their last game in the 2024 NFL season with quarterback Derek Carr.

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

The Saints sit with a less than one percent chance of making the postseason, and the team will surely be preparing for 2025 over the next few weeks. Still, Carr could work his way back to the field, with Loomis declaring that his squad was going to “try to win every game.”