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

Carr will once again avoid an absence following an injury. The durable veteran has cleared concussion protocol and

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

Derek Carr appeared trending towards playing for the New Orleans Saints this week after being listed as a full participant in Friday's practice. Even with all the injuries Carr has taken, he's set to give it a go this week.