Per a source with knowledge of the situation, it's "extremely unlikely" that Carr will return. He's already making other professional plans. While Carr eventually will land on the

Derek Carr's tenure as a New Orleans Saint was defined by the damage he took. He was an injury report mainstay in his first season, managing to start every week in 2023. He was less fortunate in 2024; his 10 games played were the fewest in a single season of his 11-year NFL career.

In the draft, the New Orleans Saints selected Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough early in the second round. He joins a young and unproven quarterback room that includes second-year signal-caller Spencer Rattler and third-year pro Jake Haener.