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Saints’ Quarterback Dilemma Grows as Derek Carr’s Injury Clouds Future

With Derek Carr’s 2025 season in doubt, New Orleans eyes the draft for a potential successor while tensions rise between the quarterback and the organization.

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Overview

  • Derek Carr’s shoulder injury may sideline him for the entire 2025 season, raising questions about his future with the Saints.
  • The Saints restructured Carr’s contract in March, converting $30 million into injury guarantees, limiting their financial flexibility in 2026.
  • Reports suggest Carr’s camp leaked his injury status, highlighting strained relations with the organization as he explores potential exit options.
  • New Orleans holds the No. 9 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and is reportedly targeting quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart as potential replacements.
  • Head coach Kellen Moore had prioritized scouting quarterbacks early in the season, signaling a strategic shift even before Carr’s injury became public.