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Derek Carr officially retired as a member of the New Orleans Saints, but a part of him will always belong to the Las Vegas Raiders. After he shocked the league with his stunning decision, Carr did not forget to leave Mark Davis and the Raiders out of his official farewell statement. With a picture of […]

The New Orleans Saints will look at lot different when the 2025 NFL season kicks off later this fall. The Saints have entered a new era under head coach Kellen Moore. New Orleans also received some shocking news on Saturday with QB Derek Carr announcing his retirement from the NFL. His alma mater took to […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr’s decision to retire from the NFL made waves throughout the community. It even drew a positive message from his former head coach Jon Gruden. Carr was figuring out how to address the long-term pain in his right shoulder due to a labral tear. However, while consulting with doctors regarding […]

The New Orleans Saints were dealt a shock on Saturday morning when veteran quarterback Derek Carr abruptly retired from the NFL after suffering a shoulder injury earlier this offseason. While Carr was potentially set to miss the entire 2025 campaign anyways, new head coach Kellen Moore now has a big decision to make when it […]

The New Orleans Saints are moving forward into the Kellen Moore era. The new head coach was hired shortly after helping the Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl LIX over the Kansas City Chiefs as offensive coordinator. It was expected that veteran Derek Carr had an inside track at starting quarterback as long as his shoulder […]

The New Orleans Saints won’t have Derek Carr around anymore after he announced his retirement on Saturday. The quarterback was expected to miss the entire 2025 season due to a shoulder injury that has continued to bother him. After Carr decided to hang up the cleats, former Saints head coach Dennis Allen reacted to the […]

The NFL world was rocked on Saturday morning as New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr announced his retirement amid a shoulder injury. While Carr was expected to miss the entire 2025 season, it still came as a surprise that he suddenly decided to hang up the cleats at 34 years old. That leaves the Saints […]

After Derek Carr was contemplating shoulder surgery, the former New Orleans Saints quarterback announced his retirement, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Carr himself released a statement about his decision. “Upon reflection of prayer, and in discussion with Heather, I’ve decided to retire from the National Football League,” said Carr. “For more than […]

An ex-Super Bowl MVP gave a very encouraging statement to the newest Saints quarterback, Tyler Shough. New Orleans surprised the public by selecting the longtime college veteran with the 40th overall pick. Pundits were divided on this selection, as many of them expected the Saints to pick high-touted prospect Shedeur Sanders. Now, with Derek Carr’s […]

When news broke that New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr was in danger of missing the entire 2025 season with a shoulder issue, it took the NFL world by storm. Suddenly, the Saints were being linked to many of the top quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft, with the team ultimately passing on Jaxson Dart […]

There have been rumors floating around the New Orleans Saints regarding Derek Carr and a shoulder injury that could put his availability this season in jeopardy. Though there may be conflicting reports, Carr recently shared his side of the story during a church service, while also taking some digs at national publications. “Yes, I have […]

The New Orleans Saints have a lot of uncertainty at the quarterback position, and things have only gotten murkier during the 2025 NFL draft. After the Saints selected Tyler Shough with the No. 40 pick in the draft, head coach Kellen Moore addressed Shough’s role amid the uncertain status of veteran signal caller Derek Carr. With […]

The New Orleans Saints have the ninth overall pick in the NFL Draft. One of the biggest news items in the pre-draft process was the Derek Carr injury. Original reports indicated that his season could be over, but the final diagnosis has not been confirmed. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport says that the Saints won’t get […]

The New Orleans Saints were rumored to be interested in selecting a quarterback in the NFL draft before Derek Carr’s shoulder injury came to light. But now that the veteran passer’s future with the team is in jeopardy, some believe the Saints will target Shedeur Sanders with the ninth overall pick in the draft. However, […]

The New Orleans Saints are entering a new era under head coach Kellen Moore. New Orleans’ roster is in an awkward place, boasting some talented veterans but with a lack of young talent. The Saints can help fix that problem this week in the 2025 NFL Draft. It appears that the quarterback position is a […]

Speculation grows about what the New Orleans Saints are going to do with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Some rumors suggest the franchise may decide to select a quarterback early. However, ESPN’s Adam Schefter seems to think otherwise. In the latest episode of “The Adam Schefter Podcast,” Schefter reveals that […]

The NFL Draft is just days away, and the New Orleans Saints hold the ninth and 40th overall picks to start. Heading into the day, every team owns its first-round pick, a rarity in pro sports drafts. But trades are going to happen during the later rounds, starting on Friday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that […]

Incoming head coach Kellen Moore begins constructing his first New Orleans Saints rookie class on April 24. Multiple questions arise in the Bayou ahead of the NFL Draft. The most pressing are what becomes of Derek Carr? Will Shedeur Sanders come on board and potentially push him out? Sanders is labeled a strong possibility at […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the 2025 NFL draft, but they still have a big question mark at the quarterback position. Despite continually being linked to Aaron Rodgers in free agency, he has yet to sign a deal with the team. According to former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, he thinks that Derek Carr’s injury […]

The 2025 NFL draft is quickly approaching, and things are really expected to get hectic when the New England Patriots are on the clock with the No. 4 overall pick. With the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants picking ahead of them, the Patriots are largely expected to make their decision based on […]

The New Orleans Saints suddenly find themselves with quite a conundrum at the quarterback position after it was reported that Derek Carr may end up missing the 2025 campaign due to a shoulder injury. As a result, Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates of ESPN believe that could lead the Saints to target Colorado football […]

The New Orleans Saints are in a non-ideal spot at the quarterback position as Derek Carr is dealing with an injury and could miss the 2025-26 NFL season. Carr is dealing with a shoulder injury, per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. “Over the weekend, my buddy and old NFL Network colleague Ian Rapoport reported that Carr’s […]

Heading into the 2025 season, the New Orleans Saints are a team in transition. New head coach Kellen Moore is in the opening phases of implementing his vision for the team. They are way over the salary cap, leaving limited options for improving the team outside the upcoming NFL Draft. Now, starting quarterback Derek Carr […]

With Derek Carr’s shoulder injury remaining an issue heading into the upcoming season, the New Orleans Saints could look to upgrade the quarterback position in the 2025 NFL Draft. One name that seems to be a growing rumor for the Saints at pick No. 9 is Colorado football’s Shedeur Sanders, son of NFL legend and […]

After finishing out the 2024 NFL season on the bench instead of the field for the New Orleans Saints, Derek Carr’s 2025 NFL season has been cast into doubt because of a shoulder injury that could require surgery. Taking to social media to announce the shocking announcement, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport broke down the situation, noting […]

The New Orleans Saints suffered through a disappointing 2024 season, finishing 5-12 and missing the playoffs for the fourth straight year. While injuries contributed to the team’s struggles last season, veteran defensive end Cameron Jordan has high hopes for 2025. “Let’s be real. The Bucs have won the division the last three or four years. […]

The New Orleans Saints have the 40th pick in the NFL Draft, which comes in the second round, and it will be interesting to see what direction they go in. They could use the pick for offense, and in a mock draft from ESPN, they think that it may be used on a quarterback, more […]

As the New Orleans Saints restructured the contract of Derek Carr to solidify their confidence in the quarterback this season, the goal now is to build around him for a productive upcoming year. While the Saints’ contract move with Carr creates more questions about the future, the tem will still look to add some weapons […]

The New Orleans Saints are in an awkward place as a franchise. New Orleans is starting a new era under head coach Kellen Moore. However, they are saddled with an aging quarterback and a terrible salary cap situation after years of cavalier spending. The Saints made a roster decision on Saturday that should help the […]

The New Orleans Saints seemingly find themselves well over the salary cap every single year, resulting in their front office frantically restructuring deals in order to get under the cap before the new league year. Once again, that was the case this season, with star quarterback Derek Carr recently restructuring his deal in order to […]

The New Orleans Saints are valuing stability at the quarterback spot by retaining Derek Carr. They made that clear after their latest contract decision with their starting quarterback. The Saints discussed multiple options on how to handle Carr’s compensation for the 2025 NFL season. They made their choice on Saturday, per ESPN’s Mike Garafolo and […]

The New Orleans Saints enter the 2025 offseason with a glaring need for offensive reinforcements, particularly at wide receiver. Following a frustrating 5-12 campaign in 2024, the team struggled to establish a consistent passing attack. This left quarterback Derek Carr with limited options. Sure, Chris Olave continues his rise as a premier playmaker. Still, the […]

The New Orleans Saints find themselves in a state of uncertainty. Once a perennial contender under Sean Payton and Drew Brees, the franchise has slipped into mediocrity. The 2024 season added yet another disappointing chapter to the post-Brees era. This has left the fanbase disillusioned and the front office scrambling for answers. If the Saints […]

The New Orleans Saints have had a looming cap space problem for years, and it doesn’t look like that will change anytime soon. Derek Carr is one of those players that costs a lot against the Saints cap space, and with Mickey Loomis recently saying that they’re sticking with him as their starting quarterback, things […]

The New Orleans Saints are beginning a new era under head coach Kellen Moore. As their salary cap situation needs some work, a yearly occurrence in New Orleans, the team could be saying goodbye to some well-known players, including Derek Carr and Cameron Jordan. A decision on Carr needs to be made quickly as it […]

It’s been a whirlwind week for Kellen Moore, who capped his first season as the offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles with a win in Super Bowl 59 on Sunday night, and followed that up by officially accepting his first head coaching gig with the New Orleans Saints less than 48 hours later. Moore will walk […]

The New Orleans Saints confirmed what everyone was expecting on Tuesday when they officially hired former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to be their new head coach. Moore will be tasked with getting the Saints offense back on track, and it turns out he already has some history with their quarterback Derek Carr. Prior […]

As the lone NFL team without a head coach, it would make sense that supporters of the New Orleans Saints, from kids at home all the way up to starting quarterback Derek Carr, would wonder who the heck will be calling plays in the Superdome this fall, and how their philosophy will impact the team’s […]

After earning the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns are in a sticky situation due to the contract they gave quarterback Deshaun Watson. With off-the-field controversies, poor play, and severe injuries riddling his time with the Browns, the team could try to find a way to acquire new talent via […]