NEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints quarterback Derek Carr cleared the concu sion protocol on Friday evening, increasing the liklelihood that he’ll start on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.Carr, who left New Orleans’ last week with a concu sion as well as shoulder and rib injuries, was listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report.However, at least on a limited basis in every practice this week.I Ben Simmons Jersey have felt better, but I’m doing great, Carr, who was concu sed twice in 22 days, said after clearing the protocol.ADVERTISEMENT I don’ Nerlens Noel Jersey t really have any concerns, Carr added. “Our doctors and the non-affiliated doctor said everything was perfect.”Carr’s injury came after he’d been , starting in pre-game warmups and throughout much of last Sunday’s game.Aided by an interception on Carr’s first pa s of the game, the Lions raced to a 21-0 lead in the first seven minutes. New Orleans got as close as 24-21 before Carr lost a fumble on a fluky play in which guard James Hurst knocked the ball from the quarterback’s hands. That turnover set up another Detroit touchdown.As Carr discu sed returning to the Superdome field this Sunday, he shrugged off the negativity emanating from the home crowd.Its a part of the game sometimes, especially when youre losing a football game the way Charles Barkley Jersey we were losing, Carr said. But I was proud of the way we fought back and turned those things into some loud cheers.Carr said preparing for this week’s game required more of a time commitment than usual because of his various ailments.I got my treatment, I did my protocol stuff, but I also, most importantly, made sure that I did everything I need to do to accomplish my job, Carr said. “I always believe Paul Reed Jersey to give anything le s than your best is to sacrifice your gift, so Im never going to give anything le s.The work will get done, Carr continued. Maybe it will get done a little later than usual, but whatever it takes, youve got to get the work done.NOTES: Multi-position player Taysom Hill was listed as questionable with hand and foot injuries after not practicing this week. Also questionable was leading receiver Chris Olave, who mi sed practice on Thursday and Friday with an illne s. Saints coach Dennis Allen said Olave was involved in the game plan remotely during meetings, but was Billy Cunningham Jersey asked to stay away from team headquarters to minimize the risk of spreading his illne s to teammates.___AP NFL: