This is the AP story from 8:30 PM CST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Arizona starting quarterback
Kurt Warner sprained his left elbow in the first quarter against Carolina on Sunday, and the team doesn't know when he might return.
Warner made his first start in place of
Matt Leinart, who is out for the season with a broken collarbone.
Warner said he didn't know if he would be available next week, when the
Cardinals visit Washington.
"Now we're just playing it by ear," Warner said. "We'll see the extent of it and see what we can do as far as getting me back as soon as possible."
Warner got hurt on a sack by Carolina defensive end
Julius Peppers midway through the first quarter. Warner fumbled on the play, and Peppers recovered.
"It was really just trying to recover the football," Warner said. "As I reached out for the football, whoever it was put full force on my arm and just hurt the ligaments in there.
Warner went 2-of-2 for 21 yards.
Tim Rattay, signed last week as Arizona's only backup, replaced Warner. He completed 12-of-24 passes for 159 yards and no touchdowns, and he threw three interceptions.