Derek Dallas Carr, an American professional football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL, was recently injured, raising concerns about his availability for upcoming games.
The 33 year-old Saints’ quarterback suffered a muscle injury during a game against the Chiefs on October 7, 2024.
Furthermore, the injury happened in the fourth quarter as Derek took a hit while attempting a deep pass.
Derek was immediately taken to the medical tent and didn’t return to the game.
Highlights
- Derek Carr suffered a muscle injury during a match against Cheifs on October 7, leaving the game in the middle.
- The MRI report confirmed that he injured his oblique muscles, but the severity of his injuries has yet to be revealed.
- Derek suffered from several injuries, including shoulder, leg, and rib injuries, throughout his career.
Similarly, the October 8 MRI confirmed that Derek Carr injured his oblique muscles, which are attached to the ribs and responsible for twisting.
In response to Derek’s injury news, many people wonder if he will return in the upcoming game.
Per the reports, Derek will likely miss multiple games with an oblique injury. Derek also told the media that his injury was not good after the game.
Likewise, Derek clarified that the injury was not from the hit but the throwing motion.
The recovery phase usually takes one to three weeks, depending on the severity of the injury.
However, Derek Carr hasn’t officially said anything about the severity of his injury yet.
Derek Carr Has Experienced Numerous Injuries Throughout His Career
This is not the first time that the MLB star has suffered from an injury; Derek Carr has faced a series of injuries throughout his career.
Moreover, these injuries have impacted his performance and availability.
During the 2015 Oakland Raiders Season match against the Cincinnati Bengals, Derek left the game early with an injury to his throwing hand.
𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: Derek Carr’s oblique injury is “not good” and he’s getting an MRI done tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/NMXdKaDvvD
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) October 8, 2024
However, the MRI reports were negative, and he returned to start in Week 2. He won the match against the Baltimore Ravens, which became the Oakland Raiders’ first win of the 2015 season.
Similarly, in the 2016 Oakland Raiders season, Derek dislocated his pinkie finger on his throwing hand and missed a series.
Weeks later, Derek again suffered from a leg injury during the match against the Indianapolis Colts.
Later, the announcement confirmed that Derek suffered a fibula fracture from a sack by linebacker Trent Cole and would be out indefinitely. The expected recovery time was six to eight weeks.
These were not the only injuries that Derek Carr suffered; during the 2020 Las Vegas Raiders season, he left the game against the Chargers in the first quarter after suffering a groin injury on a goal-line play.
Likewise, during the 2023 season with the New Orleans Saints in a game against the Packers last year, Derek suffered from a shoulder injury, and Jameis Winston replaced him.
Despite suffering several injuries, Derek Carr has showcased his exceptional football skills, winning several awards.
Additional Information
- Derek Carr was born on March 28, 1991, in Bakersfield, California, United States, to mother Sheryl Carr and father Rodger Carr.
- He is the youngest and has two older siblings. His older brother, David Carr, is a former American professional NFL football player.
- Derek has won several awards and titles, including a four-time Pro Bowl, the Sammy Baugh Trophy, and two times Maintain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year.
- He has three sons and a daughter with his long-term wife, Heather. Derek’s oldest sn was born with intestinal malrotation, a medical condition.
