One of the New Orleans Saints’ NFC Rivals may reportedly consider a blockbuster trade for veteran quarterback Derek Carr.
The soon-to-be 34-year-old Derek Carr has two years left on the $150 million deal he signed with New Orleans in 2023 free agency. Injuries and inconsistent production have hampered Carr’s tenure in the Big Easy, as he’s just 14-13-0 with 40 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 27 games.
With a rebuild long overdue in New Orleans, GM Mickey Loomis would probably love to get out of Carr’s contract and start over at quarterback. It’s clear that the ex-Las Vegas Raider isn’t capable of taking this team back to the playoffs, at least as currently constructed.
According to a report from ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, the quarterback-needy New York Giants could explore a possible trade for Derek Carr in the offseason:
“The trade avenue could also be an option. The future of Derek Carr in New Orleans is one that could come into question. Nothing should be ruled out.”
Derek Carr Could Use A Fresh Start
It’s not Carr’s fault that things haven’t gone well in New Orleans. The team waited too long to fire head coach Dennis Allen, and Loomis didn’t exactly put the best set of playmakers around Carr.
The veteran QB is still an above-average starter, but it’s clear that New Orleans is too far away from realistically competing for a playoff spot. Carr would be better off finishing out the remainder of his starting days on another team, even if it means being a bridge QB for a club like the Giants.
