The New Orleans Saints could find themselves in a position to search for a new quarterback ahead of the 2025 NFL season. The Saints’ starting QB Derek Carr is reportedly dealing with a shoulder injury that could put his upcoming campaign in jeopardy.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Carr is currently weighing several options on how to deal with the injury, with surgery being a strong possibility.
Carr’s future with the Saints was already murky after a challenging campaign in which he missed seven games. There were rumors about the two sides parting ways in the offseason, but the franchise instead decided to lock him up for at least one more year by restructuring his contract. He went 5-5 in 2024, throwing for 2,145 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions.
The Saints will enter the 2025 season with a new head coach in former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Without Carr, Moore is facing an even tougher task to turn around the franchise after several down years.
New Orleans also has Spencer Rattler, Ben DiNucci, and Jake Haener as options at quarterback but neither of them has significant experience. Rattler started six games as a pro, all of which came in 2024, and threw for 1,317 yards, four touchdowns, and five interceptions. DiNucci and Haener each started one game in the NFL.
There is a possibility that the Saints draft a quarterback in the upcoming draft, where they hold the No. 9 pick. Another option would be signing a free-agent veteran like Carson Wentz.
