Saints to sit Derek Carr and 'a significant number of starters' vs. Titans

Many New Orleans Saints starters will sit out the team’s preseason finale versus the Tennessee Titans. NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill reported Saturday afternoon that Derek Carr and “a significant number of starters” will rest this last exhibition game.

The way that sounds is the majority of starters will sit out, unless they’re fighting for a roster spot. Expect Trevor Penning to play because he needs the reps, and this week of training camp shows he’s competing with Oli Udoh at right tackle. Taliese Fuaga may sit, because his spot is solidified and to continue resting his back.

Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener will both get two quarters to play. This is the main event of the Saints’ biggest training camp battle. With Carr sitting out, it makes sense to give the young quarterbacks an even amount of time. This is something they haven’t been given in either of the first two games.

Other starters who will likely play are Will Harris and Johnathan Abram. Those two are fighting for the starting strong safety spot. The kicker battle between Charlie Smyth and Blake Grupe will also be a fun one. Neither man saw much work against the San Francisco 49ers last week, so hopefully that changes Sunday.