Publicly at least, the Saints are content with Carr as their expected 2025 starter. New head coach Kellen Moore, who was initially evasive of questions about Carr's contract status, said prior to free agency he feels "really good" about the former longtime Raiders starter leading the Saints' offense next season.

The relationship between the New Orleans Saints and Derek Carr is not on the best terms, and the quarterback has reportedly made a shocking decision regarding his future with the club. The New Orleans Saints have not reaped the dividends they expected after acquiring Derek Carr.

Derek Carr was reportedly open to testing the market, so why didn't the Saints cut him? Doing so would have set an NFL dead money record.