Carr will miss his fourth straight game after suffering a fracture to his non-throwing hand in a Dec. 8 win over the New York Giants. Though Saints interim coach pushed back against reporting that described Carr's return as unlikely, the quarterback ultimately wasn't able to heal enough in order to play.

#Saints QB Derek Carr has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the #Bucs after attempts to inject his injured hand were unsuccessful. Spencer Rattler will start the season finale. Alvin Kamara is also listed as doubtful. The #Bucs can clinch the NFC South with a win.

The New Orleans Saints have a tough decision to make this offseason regarding Derek Carr's contract. He was injured this year and has not played very well. However, his contract is largely unmovable and carries so much dead cap if he were to be released.