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Teams Cool on Derek Carr Comeback Even as Report Links Jets to Trade

New Orleans controls his contract rights following his 2025 shoulder-related retirement.

Overview

  • The veteran is exploring an NFL return for 2026 after stepping away last year to heal a throwing-shoulder injury.
  • Multiple QB-needy teams currently show little interest, with Jason La Canfora reporting “no appetite” for acquiring him.
  • NBC Sports’ Matthew Berry reported the Saints are pleased with Tyler Shough and are expected to trade Carr to the Jets.
  • New Orleans retains his rights under a four-year, $150 million deal with $100 million guaranteed, which executives view as onerous.
  • One GM told La Canfora the Saints “don’t have a market” and predicted Carr stays retired, while Carr has said he would only join a Super Bowl contender.