Overview
- The hire, announced Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, makes Carr a volunteer special advisor to head coach Bob Chesney with responsibility for offensive game planning and quarterback development.
- Carr has publicly said he is choosing coaching over another NFL comeback, telling his podcast, “I’m not playing,” even though the New Orleans Saints still hold his contract rights.
- UCLA general manager Darrick Yray helped facilitate the move through a prior connection to Carr from their time together at Fresno State.
- Chesney said Carr will not be a permanent practice fixture because of family commitments but will have film access, be on the sideline at games, and work directly with Nico Iamaleava and the QB room.
- Carr retired in May 2025 after an 11‑season NFL career that included four Pro Bowls and 41,245 passing yards, and his arrival gives Chesney’s rebuilding program pro-level experience as UCLA prepares for its 2026 Big Ten slate.