The NFL community responds to Derek Carr's announcement

The last NFL preseason game for the New Orleans Saints serves as a "dress rehearsal" for the regular season.

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The last preseason game is typically used to get some playing time for starters.

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Quarterback Derek Carr will not suit up for the Saints in their final preseason game, according to head coach Dennis Allen.

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Nick Underhill, a beat reporter, tweeted the news.

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The shocking decision comes despite Carr's obvious need for time to gel with the offense.

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In Carr's lone preseason game, he completed 6 of 8 passes for 70 yards and one touchdown against the Chiefs.

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Fans and social media react to the unexpected decision.one fan wrote,"Texans 1st team defense won’t have anything to remember when facing Carr week 6"

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Another person said,''I feel like this is a mistake"

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Carr had no other opportunities for live action prior to this game.

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