An 11-year veteran, Carr has missed only two regular season games because of injury and started all 17 contests for the Saints last year, his first with the team. Through five games this year, Carr has completed 70.3% of his passes for 989 yards with eight touchdowns and four interceptions.

Fifth-round pick Spencer Rattler will make his first NFL snap Sunday for the New Orleans Saints against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Saints will turn to their rookie at quarterback with Derek Carr out, announcing Spencer Rattler as their starter for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.