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Derek Carr Responds to Rumors About a Comeback

Carr said multiple NFL teams gauged his interest after retirement, but he would return only for a special situation.

  • Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr recently admitted multiple teams contacted him during the offseason to gauge his interest in returning to the NFL, though he emphasized waiting for the right situation.
  • Carr retired in May 2025 after a two-year Saints run ended by shoulder injury, with medical scans revealing a labral tear and significant degenerative changes to his rotator cuff.
  • While Carr declined to identify the interested organizations, he described them as "good solid football teams." He said he remains in shape, joking "I just want to win, man."
  • New Orleans pivoted to quarterback Tyler Shough, who went 5-4 as a rookie and completed 67.6% of his passes. The franchise is now building around the younger player rather than reconsidering Carr.
  • Carr seeks a contending team where he can win immediately, limiting his options significantly. Teams like the Minnesota Vikings or Houston Texans could theoretically provide the "special situation" he requires.
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profootballrumors.com broke the news on Friday, July 10, 2026.
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