Aug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Payments quarterback Ben DiNucci (15) throws a cross within the second quarter pre-season recreation in opposition to the Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Mark Konezny-Imagn Photos 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 workforce has not confirmed the signing or whether or not DiNucci can 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 harm to his left (non-throwing) hand and in addition 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), based on media reviews, won’t put Carr on injured reserve with 4 video games remaining within the common season, together with at residence 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 recreation.
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
General, Carr has handed for two,145 yards, 15 touchdowns and 5 interceptions this season. He missed three video games earlier this season on account of an indirect harm.
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 hung out with the Denver Broncos’ observe squad throughout the 2023 season earlier than his launch in Might. The Buffalo Payments signed him on Aug. 12 and launched him on Aug. 27.
–Area Degree Media
