Overview

• The Bengals contacted retired quarterback Derek Carr about a return, but he declined, according to reports citing NFL Network and family comments.
• David Carr told ABC30 that Derek was not interested in a situation where Joe Burrow could come back and push him back to the bench.
• Derek Carr retired this offseason due to a shoulder issue he did not want surgically repaired and has said he is happy in retirement.
• He remains under contract with the Saints, so any comeback would require New Orleans’ involvement or compensation.
• After exploring options, Cincinnati traded for Joe Flacco from the Browns last week and installed him as the short-term starter.