In a bit of interesting news this morning, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport is reporting that New Orleans Saints backup quarterback Luke McCown could have a serious back injury that could be season-ending.
#Saints have QB issues, even with Drew Brees healthy. Backup Luke McCown (lower back) is seeing a specialist Monday. His season is in doubt.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 8, 2015
#Saints rookie QB Garrett Grayson is active. Luke McCown is out. McCown could potentially play thru his back, but more likely season-ending — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 8, 2015
Luke McCown, who turned 34 in July,has been with the team since the 2013 season, and found himself starting in Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers due to a Drew Brees injury.