Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints and NFL

NFL insider suggests Saints, Derek Carr offseason saga may not be over
While many assumed the New Orleans Saints restructuring Derek Carr's contract essentially guaranteed that Carr will remain New Orleans' starting quarterback for at least one more season, not everyone is convinced that is the case.
Todd McShay suggests Derek Carr may still move on from the Saints in 2025
Veteran NFL draft analyst Todd McShay suggests Derek Carr may still be moved in 2025. But the salary cap math just doesn't check out.
NFL Rumors: Insider suggests intriguing reunion to help Saints' Derek Carr
Last season with the Saints, which was his second, Carr played in 10 games where he missed some time due to a hand injury as he threw for 2,145 yards to go along with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions. New Orleans finished with a 5-12 record, which put them at the bottom of the NFC South standings.
Analysis | Why a pay cut was always unlikely for the Saints and QB Derek Carr
But Carr's desire to keep the entire $40 million owed to him this year was well within his right. And frankly, why would he take less? Getting a player to accept a pay cut usually comes down to leverage, and the Saints’ leverage was less than ideal in this situation.
Saints restructure their contract with Derek Carr after QB declines a pay cut
The New Orleans Saints restructured Derek Carr's contract to save salary cap space. He's the starter for 2025, but don't rule out a split in 2026.
Saints rumors: Derek Carr had wandering eye before contract restructure
Carr only played in 10 games last season due to a myriad of injuries, and it doesn't exactly look like they are close to contending for a playoff spot in 2025 and beyond. For now, Carr is still with the Saints,
Saints HC Kellen Moore: New Orleans 'comfortable' with QB Derek Carr
With a new regime joining the New Orleans Saints in 2025, head coach Kellen Moore says the team felt "comfortable" moving forward with veteran quarterback Derek Carr.
Saints, Derek Carr alter contract, signaling QB will remain in New Orleans in 2025, per report
Carr, who will get all his $40M owed in 2025, is reportedly converting most of his salary into a signing bonus ...
How Derek Carr contract restructure creates $69.2 million question mark in 2026
The Saints restructured QB Derek Carr's contract on Saturday. One result is a massive $69.2 million cap hit during the 2026 ...
Derek Carr staying in New Orleans on restructured deal
The Saints will have Derek Carr on their roster in 2025 and likely as their starting quarterback. After talks to "work ...
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New Orleans Saints confirm suspicion regarding Derek Carr's future at QB for Kellen Moore's team
The New Orleans Saints made a telling move on Saturday. The decision gives them salary cap relief for this offseason and was ...
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Saints Predicted To Part Ways With Derek Carr, Acquire 64-TD Dual-Threat QB To Kick Off Kellen Moore Era
The New Orleans Saints are at a crossroads. After a disastrous 5-12 season that landed them the No. 9 overall pick in the ...
NFL News: Chiefs’ Andy Reid loses a two-time Super Bowl champion to Derek Carr’s Saints
Following weeks of negotiations, Andy Reid and the Chiefs have been unable to retain a two-time Super Bowl champion, who is ...
New Orleans Saints Star Named Surprising NFL Offseason Trade Candidate
The New Orleans Saints are entering an interesting offseason. After finishing the 2024 NFL season with a 5-12 record and ...