By Ross Jackson - LouisianaSports.net
After having restructured his contract, the New Orleans Saints look to be poised to head into 2025 with Derek Carr as the team’s starting quarterback.
However, with reports that the veteran signal caller and his camp were willing to test the market as the Saints sought adjustments to his contract, the potential for a post-June 1 separation continues to draw curiosity. Here’s what that would look for for New Orleans, and why it would be a shock if the team decided to go that direction.
ESPN’s Todd McShay hypothesized that another NFL club may be disappointed with its quarterback situation following the NFL Draft, thus causing that team to look for alternatives in the trade market. That is an astute and understandable observation as teams will leave no stone unturned when it comes to filling the most important position in football.
However, even if a team that was looking to land a new starting passer identified Carr as a target of interest, the Saints would still have to be willing to part ways. On top of that, Carr has a no-trade clause in his contract, so that situation would have to be equally valuable to him as it is for the team that’s acquiring him.
If we concede that Carr would be willing to do so, that clears a major road block. However, for New Orleans, the biggest road block still remains intact: the restructure of his contract. ...
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