With a pressing need at quarterback and his position in jeopardy, Allen turned to a familiar face, Derek Carr - the quarterback he had drafted during his tenure as head coach of the Oakland Raiders. Although Carr was without a doubt the top quarterback available in the 2023 free agent market,

The New Orleans Saints have signed a new quarterback in the wake of Derek Carr’s surprising retirement. The Saints announced on Tuesday that they have signed undrafted free agent Hunter Dekkers. Dekkers had been with the team during their rookie minicamp, and they signed him once a roster spot opened up thanks to Carr’s retirement.

Derek Carr's retirement did the New Orleans Saints a massive favor with what it means for the franchise's books.