Overview

• Derek Carr has confirmed a shoulder injury sustained during a Week 14 game in the 2024 season, alongside a wrist injury that sidelined him for the rest of the year.
• The injury went unnoticed until Carr began throwing in spring 2025, when he experienced shoulder pain and underwent an MRI.
• Carr is hesitant to undergo surgery, citing past arm procedures, but a decision is expected to be made soon in consultation with the Saints.
• The Saints drafted rookie quarterback Tyler Shough in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft as a potential contingency if Carr is unavailable.
• Head coach Kellen Moore and GM Mickey Loomis are navigating uncertainty around Carr's availability while preparing Shough for a possible starting role.