Saints, Derek Carr

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.
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 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,
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Kellen Moore explains when and why he wanted Derek Carr to stay with Saints
Moore said Monday that he's "really, really excited" to work with Carr and that he and the front office wanted him to stay in New Orleans. The Saints opted to restructure Carr's contract over the weekend to free up more than $30 million in salary cap room.
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.
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 move could do more harm than good
However, with no guaranteed money beyond 2025, the Saints could be best off releasing Carr following the upcoming season. At that point, they'll only owe the veteran quarterback whatever is left of his signing bonus, which would be less than his 2026 cap number.
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 ...
Saints Solidify Derek Carr As Starting Quarterback With Contract Conversion
The Saints indicated at the NFL combine that they planned to stick with Carr as their quarterback, and now have backed up ...
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New Orleans Saints first-year coach Kellen Moore comfortable with Derek Carr at quarterback
Derek Carr's contract restructuring helped the New Orleans Saints achieve the positional solidification they sought and pave the way for Carr to open his third season as the Saints' starting ...
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 ...