The Saints aren't the only team with uncertainty at quarterback, though. The Pittsburgh Steelers await Aaron Rodgers' decision on whether he will continue to play or retire. The Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts have wide-open quarterback competitions.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr shocked the NFL world on Saturday when he announced his retirement at the age of just 34. The four-time Pro Bowler had been working his way back from a concussion and left hand injury suffered in a Week 14 win over the New York Giants that ended his season,

Carr signed a four-year, $150 million contract with the Saints in 2023. In an effort to free up cap space, the Saints in March restructured Carr's contract, lowering his '25 cap hit to $20.4 million at the time. Carr's '26 cap figure was set to balloon to $69.2 million.