Aug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Payments quarterback Ben DiNucci (15) throws a go within the second quarter pre-season sport in opposition to the Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Mark Konezny-Imagn Photographs Accidents to beginning quarterback Derek Carr have led the New Orleans Saints to signal journeyman Ben DiNucci, who introduced the information on social media on Tuesday.
The staff has not confirmed the signing or whether or not DiNucci could be on the energetic roster or observe squad. He supplies depth behind Carr’s backups, Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler.
Interim coach Darren Rizzi introduced Monday that Carr suffered an damage to his left (non-throwing) hand and likewise entered the concussion protocol. Rizzi disputed an NFL Community report that Carr has a “main fracture” and mentioned surgical procedure is not required.
The Saints (5-8), in line with media reviews, may not put Carr on injured reserve with 4 video games remaining within the common season, together with at dwelling on Sunday in opposition to the Washington Commanders (8-5).
Carr was injured when he tried to leap for a primary down late within the last quarter of a 14-11 highway win in opposition to the New York Giants on Sunday. He was close to the sideline and went airborne, touchdown arduous on the left hand with this face then slamming into the turf as he landed out of bounds with 3:59 left within the sport.
Carr accomplished 20 of 31 passes for 219 yards, one landing and one interception. Haener completed up the sport for the Saints.
I’ve enjoyable information.
I signed with the Saints this morning.
Supply – myself (pretty credible).
— Ben DiNucci (@B_DiNucci6) December 10, 2024
Total, Carr has handed for two,145 yards, 15 touchdowns and 5 interceptions this season. He missed three video games earlier this season as a consequence of an indirect damage.
DiNucci, 28, has appeared in three NFL video games (one begin), all with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020 when starter Dak Prescott injured his ankle. DiNucci accomplished 23 of 43 passes (53.5 p.c) for 219 yards. The Cowboys drafted him within the seventh spherical in 2020.
After the Cowboys launched him in August 2022, DiNucci frolicked with the Denver Broncos’ observe squad through the 2023 season earlier than his launch in Might. The Buffalo Payments signed him on Aug. 12 and launched him on Aug. 27.
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