Saints sign QB Matt Flynn, backup Luke McCown (back) out for season

The Saints will sign quarterback Matt Flynn following a season-ending back injury to backup Luke McCown.

The New Orleans Saints will sign quarterback Matt Flynn as Drew Brees’s backup following a season-ending back injury to Luke McCown, the team announced Monday.

Flynn, a veteran who signed with the New York Jets in August before being cut ahead of the regular season, has primarily served as a backup during his eight NFL seasons.

He holds a career 61.3% completion rate and has thrown 17 touchdowns to 11 interceptions and 2,541 yards in 51 games.

McCown, who has a lower back injury, will undergo surgery on Tuesday. He will be placed on IR.

The Saints (4–5) will travel to face the Washington Redskins (3–5) on Sunday at FedEx Field.

Looks like my hunting season is over! #⚜

— Matt Flynn (@mflynn3) November 10, 2015

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