Underhill noted there are still some contractual matters to resolve between the two sides. Carr is under contract through the 2026 season and is due to carry a cap hit of $51.4 million in 2025 and $61.4 million in '26. The Saints are in the worst financial position in the league, with an effective cap space of -$52.7 million, per Over the Cap.

The biggest decision facing the New Orleans Saints this offseason was whether Derek Carr would be returning for another year and based on what general manager Mickey Loomis and new coach Kellen Moore had to say at the NFL Scouting Combine this week,

Derek Carr's time with the New Orleans Saints has been underwhelming, prompting the team's general manager to reveal their plans for the veteran quarterback. When Derek Carr joined the New Orleans Saints in 2023,

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On Thursday, Nick Underhill of neworleans.football was the first to report that the Saints were meeting with University of Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward. Most scouts and analysts predict that Ward will be the first quarterback drafted, with a strong possibility of being the first overall selection.

American offensive tackle Will Campbell pushes back at NFL combine scrutiny over his shorter-than-desired arm length.