Derek Carr
Quarterback
Free Agent
Ht: 6' 3" Wt: 215 Age: 34 Exp: 0 years College: Fresno State Drafted: 2014 R2 36
Avg FF PTS
N/A
Per Game
Cumulative FF PTS
N/A
Position Rank: 78th
Projected FF PTS
N/A
Week 22
Upside / Downside
-17.62
Week 22
Posted: 2/13/2026 12:10 am GMT
Retired QB Derek Carr (Saints) said he is only willing to unretire if given the chance to play for a team that has a chance to win the Super Bowl.
Huddle Up: Carr is reportedly healthy after dealing with a significant shoulder injury, and while the Saints retain his rights, they would likely be willing to move Carr thanks to the emergence of Tyler Shough. If Carr does end up returning with a contender, he could be a solid a QB2 in 2026.
Posted: 2/09/2026 9:14 pm GMT
Retired QB Derek Carr has been rehabbing his injured shoulder and is now able to throw fully during his workouts, according to sources. Interested teams have learned that Carr does not have any limitations in his shoulder.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation to see if Carr will return to the NFL. He played well at times during his NFL career but will likely only be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback in leagues if he plays in 2026.
Posted: 2/08/2026 1:39 pm GMT
Retired QB Derek Carr (Saints) has had several NFL teams do due diligence on him, in order to determine if he would be interested in making a comeback. According to multiple sources, the 34-year-old would consider a return to the league in an ideal situation with the right coaching staff. The New Orleans Saints currently retain Carr's contractual rights but would be likely to part with him, given the emergence of QB Tyler Shough.
Huddle Up: Carr retired due to a labral tear and rotator cuff damage last May but opted to rest for a few months rather than undergoing surgery, which would have put his 2025 season in jeopardy. His shoulder responded well to this plan and his rehab has now reached the point where he is throwing without any limitations. If Carr chooses to unretire and lands with a team where he could compete for a starting job, he could be viewed as a QB2 option for 2026 fantasy leagues.
Posted: 10/12/2025 4:19 pm GMT
The Cincinnati Bengals conducted an extensive search for quarterback help before ultimately trading with the Cleveland Browns for QB Joe Flacco earlier this week, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Cincinnati reportedly expressed interest in Houston Texans QB Davis Mills, Philadelphia Eagles QB Sam Howell and retired QB Derek Carr (Saints) before making a deal for Flacco. The Bengals did not check in on free-agent QB Ryan Tannehill because he has not played since the 2023 season.
Posted: 10/12/2025 4:19 pm GMT
The Cincinnati Bengals conducted an extensive search for quarterback help before ultimately trading with the Cleveland Browns for QB Joe Flacco earlier this week, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Cincinnati reportedly expressed interest in Houston Texans QB Davis Mills, Philadelphia Eagles QB Sam Howell and retired QB Derek Carr (Saints) before making a deal for Flacco. The Bengals did not check in on free-agent QB Ryan Tannehill because he has not played since the 2023 season.
Posted: 10/12/2025 4:19 pm GMT
The Cincinnati Bengals conducted an extensive search for quarterback help before ultimately trading with the Cleveland Browns for QB Joe Flacco earlier this week, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Cincinnati reportedly expressed interest in Houston Texans QB Davis Mills, Philadelphia Eagles QB Sam Howell and retired QB Derek Carr (Saints) before making a deal for Flacco. The Bengals did not check in on free-agent QB Ryan Tannehill because he has not played since the 2023 season.
Posted: 10/12/2025 4:19 pm GMT
The Cincinnati Bengals conducted an extensive search for quarterback help before ultimately trading with the Cleveland Browns for QB Joe Flacco earlier this week, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Cincinnati reportedly expressed interest in Houston Texans QB Davis Mills, Philadelphia Eagles QB Sam Howell and retired QB Derek Carr (Saints) before making a deal for Flacco. The Bengals did not check in on free-agent QB Ryan Tannehill because he has not played since the 2023 season.
Posted: 10/12/2025 4:19 pm GMT
The Cincinnati Bengals conducted an extensive search for quarterback help before ultimately trading with the Cleveland Browns for QB Joe Flacco earlier this week, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Cincinnati reportedly expressed interest in Houston Texans QB Davis Mills, Philadelphia Eagles QB Sam Howell and retired QB Derek Carr (Saints) before making a deal for Flacco. The Bengals did not check in on free-agent QB Ryan Tannehill because he has not played since the 2023 season.
Posted: 10/12/2025 4:19 pm GMT
The Cincinnati Bengals conducted an extensive search for quarterback help before ultimately trading with the Cleveland Browns for QB Joe Flacco earlier this week, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Cincinnati reportedly expressed interest in Houston Texans QB Davis Mills, Philadelphia Eagles QB Sam Howell and retired QB Derek Carr (Saints) before making a deal for Flacco. The Bengals did not check in on free-agent QB Ryan Tannehill because he has not played since the 2023 season.
Posted: 10/12/2025 4:19 pm GMT
The Cincinnati Bengals conducted an extensive search for quarterback help before ultimately trading with the Cleveland Browns for QB Joe Flacco earlier this week, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Cincinnati reportedly expressed interest in Houston Texans QB Davis Mills, Philadelphia Eagles QB Sam Howell and retired QB Derek Carr (Saints) before making a deal for Flacco. The Bengals did not check in on free-agent QB Ryan Tannehill because he has not played since the 2023 season.
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