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Saints Await Clarity on Derek Carr's Shoulder Injury, $150M QB May Miss Season as Draft Nears

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Published Apr 24, 2025, 12:57 AM

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is dealing with a right shoulder injury that could impact his availability for the 2025 NFL season. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis confirmed the injury ahead of the NFL Draft but declined to provide further details, stating that the team is awaiting further medical evaluations and hopes for 'resolution and clarity' in the near future.

Reports indicate that the injury was first revealed on April 11 and could be severe enough to potentially sideline Carr for the season or require surgery. Carr, who signed a four-year, $150 million contract with the Saints in March 2023 and restructured his contract in early March, is undergoing further assessments to determine the best path forward.

Loomis would not comment on whether the Saints' starting quarterback for the upcoming season is currently on the roster, which includes Carr, Spencer Rattler, Jake Haener, and Ben DiNucci. The Saints have nine picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, including the ninth overall selection, their highest since 2008. The situation has led to discussion about whether the team might draft a quarterback in the first round for the first time since selecting Archie Manning in 1971.

Local media and commentators have called for greater transparency from the Saints regarding Carr's injury, noting the team's history of limited communication about player health. Loomis has indicated that further information will be provided once more is known about Carr's condition.

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Jeff Duncan

@JeffDuncan_

Excellent work, as usual, from @RodWalkerNola. I agree with his take here. Rod Walker: Eventually, Mickey Loomis needs to give some answers on Derek Carr situation https://t.co/muL4CO5SAB via @nolanews

Mike Garafolo

@MikeGarafolo

From The Insiders on @nflnetwork: Derek Carr is gathering medical evaluations on his throwing-shoulder injury while he and the #Saints discuss the best path forward. https://t.co/PKkkD24tME

The Denver Post

@denverpost

Opinion | "Not everyone likes Payton. But Broncos Country, you should love him. And trust him to do right by Bo Nix in the draft." -- Troy Renck https://t.co/yiamI0Lmr7

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