Derek Carr, The Saints

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.
Derek Carr Rumors: NFL Insiders Thought Saints QB Was Open to Testing FA Market
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Saints HC Moore confident in former Bulldog QB Derek Carr
Former Fresno State quarterback Derek Carr is entering his 12th season in the NFL. Carr will have a new coach this fall in Kellen Moore. Moore spoke with media on Monday and shared the confidence he has in Carr as his starting QB.
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.
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 2025 NFL Draft, the team is in dire need of major upgrades at multiple positions.
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.
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.
Kellen Moore: We feel comfortable in Derek Carr and confident he can have success
The Saints exercised their right to restructure Derek Carr's contract. Though the cap charge for 2025 makes it possible for a post-June 1 trade, Carr would have to waive his no-trade clause and the Saints would have to find a trade partner.
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 ...
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 ...
Derek Carr could still be traded, after June 1
On the surface, the Saints' decision to exercise their right to restructure quarterback Derek Carr's contract ties player to ...
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 ...
Geno Smith in line to be seventh QB to start for Raiders since Derek Carr
The Raiders pulled a trade on Friday with the NFC West team, acquiring Geno Smith for a third-round pick in this year's draft ...
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Steelers could be potential trade partner for Saints' $150 million QB
New Orleans is likely to consider every option with Derek Carr's contract taking a massive hit on the salary cap.