The Saints Appear To Have Made Decision On Derek Carr
The New Orleans Saints have not yet announced their plans for Derek Carr this offseason. Judging by the latest report though, general manager Mickey Loomis has made a decision.
Carr has been mentioned as a possible cap casualty for the Saints despite being just two seasons removed from signing a four-year, $150 million contract with the franchise. Since coming to New Orleans, he has thrown for 6,023 yards with 40 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.
If the Saints release Carr with a post-June 1 designation, they would save $30 million in cap space. That would really help out a team that’s in a rough spot financially.
And yet, it doesn’t sound like the Saints are ready to make a quarterback change.
According to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, the Saints are expected to roll with Carr for the 2025 season.
“Sounds like the Saints plan to keep Derek Carr at QB,” Underhill wrote on X. “Mickey Loomis said they feel like they got a QB they can win with, and Kellen Moore said the team feels fortunate to have Carr. Moore and Carr have met. Sounds like it went well. Still have some contract stuff to figure.”
First-year head coach Kellen Moore raved about Carr during his introductory press conference earlier this month. However, he refused to commit to the veteran as his Week 1 starter.
Derek’s a tremendous quarterback in this league. I’ve had so much respect for him, the journey that he’s been on, he’s a starter in this league,” Moore said, via Katherine Terrell of ESPN. “He’s a premier player in this league. Really excited to team up with him and go through this process and so just like any player on this roster, I just got here a few days ago and I’m excited to go through this journey with all of them.”
It’s possible Moore will get the best out of Carr in New Orleans. The fan base, however, is ready for the front office to make a change under center.
