5 takes on Derek Carr returning to Saints

How Derek Carr contract restructure creates $69.2 million question mark in 2026
The Saints restructured QB Derek Carr's contract on Saturday. One result is a massive $69.2 million cap hit during the 2026 season.
Report: Derek Carr wanted to test the free agent market before Saints contract restructure
ESPN reports that Derek Carr was open to testing free agency again before the Saints decided to restructure his contract. Did he call their bluff?
Analysis | Why a pay cut was always unlikely for the Saints and QB Derek Carr
Starting quarterbacks rarely take pay cuts in the NFL. Pardon stating the obvious, but doing so feels necessary after the New Orleans Saints opted to simply restructure Derek Carr’s contract rather than the two sides agreeing to reduce the quarterback’s salary.
New Orleans Saints free agency predictions: What could be ahead for Kellen Moore's team after Derek Carr contract restructure
The New Orleans Saints have an itntriguing free agency period ahead of them. With minimal cap space, many think they won't be very active in the next week. That being said, some more restructures and potential cuts could pave the way to some notable additions for the Saints on both sides of
Fazende: Five takes on Derek Carr returning to Saints
Derek Carr was going to be back in 2025 on a restructured contract. It’s the simplest path to cap compliance for the organization. In a prior podcast, we estimated that cutting Carr would have required 16 other moves for the Saints to get under the salary cap.
Saints rumors: Derek Carr had wandering eye before contract restructure
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.
NFL Rumors: Insider suggests intriguing reunion to help Saints' Derek Carr
Last season with the Saints, which was his second, Carr played in 10 games where he missed some time due to a hand injury as ...
Derek Carr could still be traded, after June 1
On the surface, the Saints' decision to exercise their right to restructure quarterback Derek Carr's contract ties player to ...
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NFL insider suggests Saints, Derek Carr offseason saga may not be over
While many assumed the New Orleans Saints restructuring Derek Carr's contract essentially guaranteed that Carr will remain ...
Derek Carr Rumors: NFL Insiders Thought Saints QB Was Open to Testing FA Market
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Saints predicted to land $11 million quarterback as Derek Carr replacment
The New Orleans Saints brass may have given Derek Carr a vote of confidence, but there's no guarantee the front office can ...
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Derek Carr should take notice of Saints NFL Draft plan despite GM's pledge
The New Orleans Saints are sniffing around the top quarterback prospects ahead of the NFL Draft despite general manager ...