Last season with the Saints, which was his second, Carr played in 10 games where he missed some time due to a hand injury as he threw for 2,145 yards to go along with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions. New Orleans finished with a 5-12 record, which put them at the bottom of the NFC South standings.

The NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports that the team will convert most of Derek Carr’s pay for 2025 into a signing bonus, allowing Carr to receive his full $40 million salary for the season while bringing the Saints closer to the salary cap.

Per Kevin Patra of NFL.com, New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore is excited to team up with quarterback Derek Carr for the 2025 season. "I think we've been consistent through this whole process,