Derek Carr Trade Talks Remain Silent as Saints Hold His Rights

Quarterback Derek Carr has made it clear earlier this month that he is ready to return from a brief retirement to play for a Super Bowl contender. However, if any team is interested in acquiring him, they have yet to initiate the process of securing his contractual rights. As it stands, Carr remains on the Saints’ reserve-retired list, meaning any interested party must negotiate a trade with the New Orleans franchise.

According to sources, the Saints have not received any inquiries from teams looking to make a deal for Carr. This lack of communication raises questions about Carr’s future, especially given that most Super Bowl contenders already have a starting quarterback in place. For Carr, the most strategic move might be to wait for a season-ending injury to a starting quarterback on a playoff-bound team, hoping that they would then seek his services.

If no viable options present themselves before the trade deadline, Carr may have to approach the Saints to request the release of his rights. Such a move would allow him to sign with another team as a free agent. Should the trade window close without a deal, Carr would need to clear waivers before he could join a contender in need of a new quarterback.

With eleven years of experience and four Pro Bowl selections under his belt, Carr has only led his teams to the playoffs twice. Notably, he missed the wild-card game in 2016 due to a late-season leg injury, and in 2021, his Raiders fell to the Bengals in the opening round. As the clock ticks, Carr’s path to a potential Super Bowl appearance remains uncertain.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.