LAS VEGAS (WVUE) – Saints quarterback Derek Carr briefly broke his silence and addressed his ongoing shoulder injury that could have him sidelined into next season. <\/p>\n
Much has remained unclear about the extent of Carr\u2019s injury, but it\u2019s been reported since earlier this month that he could miss next season. The quarterback is reportedly weighing his options, which could include surgery. <\/p>\n
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Reports: Saints QB Derek Carr may miss season with shoulder injury<\/a><\/p>\n GM Loomis: Saints lacking \u2018clarity\u2019 on QB Derek Carr\u2019s \u2018shoulder issue\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n Saints pass on Shedeur Sanders, draft QB Tyler Shough at No. 40<\/a><\/p>\n Since news of his injury came to light, Carr has not addressed the situation until Sunday (April 27) while speaking at a church service for Church LV. He acknowledged the injury and expressed frustration towards media members and fans questioning his injury situation. <\/p>\n \u201cI hate that I have to say this, but I have to say this,\u201d Carr said to the congregation. \u201cYes, I have a shoulder injury, despite what ESPN says and what a lady on a podcast might think. I have an MRI report to prove it. The team knows about it. We\u2019ve been in constant communication. There\u2019s nothing wrong, we\u2019re figuring it out, and we\u2019re going to go forward with that. Is that okay? I\u2019ve been dealing with people lying about me. I\u2019ve been dealing with people saying this and that. I\u2019m like, Lord, why do I have to continue to deal with this nonsense?\u201d<\/p>\n More Saints<\/p>\n Fazende: Five takes on Saints drafting QB Tyler Shough<\/a><\/p>\n Saints select Texas DT Vernon Broughton with 71st pick<\/a><\/p>\n Saints shore up offensive line, pick Texas tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. at No. 9<\/a><\/p>\n Fazende: Five takes on Saints draft quarterback search<\/a><\/p>\n NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport reported on Friday (April 25) that Carr was dealing with a shoulder injury that threatens his availability for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n Rapoport also said Carr was weighing his options, including the possibility of surgery.<\/p>\n See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Click Here<\/a> to report it. Please include the headline.<\/p>\n