Derek Carr Health, Injury Updates & History

New Orleans will be without their starting QB for multiple weeks after taking a hard hit to the ribs late in the fourth quarter of MNF, reported as an oblique issue - this injury is hard for QBs to play through due to the pain felt when the body twists while throwing, Week 8 is a potential return but we wouldn't rule out a return on TNF Week 7 after a week sidelined

Took a hard hit to the ribs late in the fourth quarter of MNF during a twisting motion hard to throw, he exited the game and did not return, with rest likely to play through Week 6

Cleared concussion protocol and will start against Panthers - also recovering from a rib and shoulder injuries he suffered on a hit from Bruce Irvin - our panel of docs lean towards him playing this week against the Panthers

LP, LP, FP but remains in concussion protocol - also recovering from a rib and shoulder injuries he suffered on a hit from Bruce Irvin - our panel of docs lean towards him playing this week against the Panthers

LP, LP but remains in concussion protocol - also recovering from a rib and shoulder injuries he suffered on a hit from Bruce Irvin - Jameis Winston will fill in against the Panthers if Carr doesn't clear concussion protocol this week

Practicing Wednesday but remains in concussion protocol - also recovering from a rib and shoulder injuries he suffered on a hit from Bruce Irvin - Jameis Winston will fill in against the Panthers if Carr doesn't clear concussion protocol this week

In concussion protocol and has potential injuries to his right shoulder and back - by video, took a helmet to his right arm and likely injured ribs on a hard hit from Lions' defender Bruce Irvin - likely headed to locker room for X-rays - Jameis Winston will face the Panthers if Carr doesn't clear

Doubtful to return with a potential concussion and injuries to his right shoulder and back - by video, took a helmet to his right arm and likely injured ribs on a hard hit from Lions' defender Bruce Irvin - likely headed to locker room for X-rays - Jameis Winston in the game

By video, took a helmet to his right arm and likely injured ribs on a hard hit from Lions' defender Bruce Irvin - likely headed to locker room for X-rays - Jameis Winston in the game

By video, likely injured ribs on a hard hit from Lions' defender Bruce Irvin - carted to locker room likely for X-rays - Jameis Winston in the game