Mike Garafolo: Saints are set to make a decision on Derek Carr within the next few weeks; likely to have multiple suitors if released

DavidM said
I don't think it's outside the realm of possibilities that the Saints would sweeten a deal to unload Carr. It's not a trade we can win on other than cap space, which if I'm understanding the overthecap simulator correctly, would be really advantageous in a post June 1st trade. And if you're Carr, and a team like the Steelers were interested, why wouldn't you want to make that move?

All very speculative, but I could see a scenario where Moore wants to start remaking the team now and an aging veteran wouldn't be a part of that approach.

This link states: "One final, essential note: There is no post-June 1 designation for trades. A team can wait until after June 1 to process a trade and will see the same cap benefits we outlined, but they cannot trade a player in April and designate the deal as a post-June 1 trade."

That would mean Carr's $30 million salary would still be fully guaranteed if we got beyond March 15th and he could rescind his no trade clause at any time. That is definitely not worth the risk.