Overview
- Derek Carr’s rights are still held by New Orleans, and the team has not been contacted about a deal as of Feb. 28, according to NBC Sports.
- Carr has stated he would return only if fully healthy and for a team he believes can contend for a Super Bowl.
- After retiring in May with a labral tear and rotator cuff damage, Carr reportedly has no shoulder limitations and has been throwing regularly.
- Possible routes to a return include waiting for a contender to lose a starter, requesting the Saints release his rights, or clearing waivers after the trade window closes, as outlined by NBC Sports.
- Combine chatter has speculated about Minnesota as a potential fit and previous links to the Raiders persist, though no formal talks have been reported.