Fans and analysts weren't the only ones caught off guard by the news of Derek Carr's shoulder injury. Per ESPN's Katherine Terrell, some assistant coaches for the New Orleans Saints were "unaware" anything was wrong with Carr until it was reported. Terrell added it's "unknown" when the organization found out about it.

An injury to Derek Carr that could potentially keep him out for the 2025 season has left the New Orleans Saints in a tricky spot heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. They need a new franchise quarterback,

Derek Carr does not want to be in New Orleans any longer. The latest word from the 33rd Team's Ari Meirov is Carr wished the New Orleans Saints didn't restructure his contract. While this report shouldn't come as a surprise,