The Saints announced on Friday night that quarterback Derek Carr cleared the concussion protocol, which put him on track to start against the Panthers on Sunday.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr cleared the concussion protocol on Friday evening, increasing the liklelihood that he'll start on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Carr, who left New Orleans' 33-28 loss to Detroit last week with a concussion as well as shoulder and rib injuries,

Head injuries and concussions are taken very seriously in the NFL after all the developments about brain trauma over the last decade or so, which

Now in his fourth decade as a professional in the sports medicine field, Dr. Gregory Stewart has had a front row seat for the sea change in the way medical

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has suffered two concussions in three weeks, but he logged a full practice on Friday and appears good to go for

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr left in the fourth quarter of their 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions after being hit hard by Bruce Irvin in the backfield. Carr was slow to get up and eventually helped off the field by trainers, who were holding the veteran's right arm. Jameis Winston replaced Carr under center.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has cleared concussion protocol and will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, the team announced on Friday night.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (concussion, rib, right shoulder) practiced fully on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.