The Saints just ruled out two players ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders. One of those players was Bub Means, who remains in the 21-day practice window. The other, D'Marco Jackson, was since placed on injured reserve with his ankle injury.

The Saints also activated defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon off the physically unable to perform list and placed linebacker D’Marco Jackson (ankle) on injured reserve. Kpassagnon will make his season debut after tearing his Achilles in April.

Alaric Jackson, who was questionable to play with a foot injury, is officially active. Rob Havenstein is also active after missing the last three games with an ankle issue. Steve Avila, Beaux Limmer and Kevin Dotson are expected to be the other starters on the interior.

The New Orleans Saints downgraded injured quarterback Derek Carr on Saturday afternoon, confirming he won't play against the Washington Commanders in Week 15. This was the expectation, but given Carr's initial game status (doubtful),

Neither Derek Carr nor Alvin Kamara were present for the open media viewing portion of Wednesday's practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders.

The New Orleans Saints and Washington Commanders have released their inactives for Sunday’s game, revealing notable absences that could influence the outcome. For the Saints, quarterback Derek Carr will be out as he continues to recover from a left hand injury and concussion symptoms.

The Washington Commanders are facing a beat-up New Orleans Saints team that won't have starting quarterback Derek Carr, who fractured his hand in Week 14 against the New York Giants. With Carr out, the team will have second-year pro Jake Haener under center for his first career start.

The New Orleans Saints won't start quarterback Derek Carr on Sunday against the Commanders. He suffered a left hand fracture and concussion in last week's win over the New York Giants. That left the decision between Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler.