The New Orleans Saints are preparing for the 2025 NFL season and are reshaping their roster for the upcoming campaign. The team, led by star Alvin Kamara, wants to settle who will be their starting quarterback and has made a final decision regarding Derek Carr’s contract.
Since Carr joined the Saints in 2023, his relationship with Kamara has been key to the development of the offense. Though the team has had its ups and downs, the connection between the two players has been one of the most important tools in the offensive scheme.
Many rumors have swirled in recent days about Carr’s continued employment with the Saints, especially in light of the former Las Vegas Raiders player’s complications with his wrist injury and the New Orleans organization’s offseason expectations. The veteran quarterback’s contract numbers dictated a decision that has been made, putting to rest all the conflicting versions.
Will Derek Carr continue to play for the Saints?
According to a report from NFL writer Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, the New Orleans Saints have decided to keep quarterback Derek Carr on their roster for the 2025 season. The team has restructured the contract of Carr, who had a $51.4 million impact on the salary cap for 2025.
Derek Carr #4 of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 07, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.
The restructure is a positive for the New Orleans franchise, as the Saints were financially strapped in the offseason and needed to clear salary cap space. The majority of Carr’s salary will be converted to a signing bonus, creating $30 million in cap space.
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Saints financial goals for next season
As reported by NBC Sports, the Saints are working to reach the $270.2 million salary cap before the league year begins Wednesday. In that context, Carr is part of the long-term plans. General manager Mickey Loomis said New Orleans has a quarterback they can win with.
