There is uncertainty surrounding the New Orleans Saints, including the status of quarterback Derek Carr. Here is why the Saints should stick with Carr for the 2025 season.

The New Orleans Saints have been struggling in the absence of star quarterback Derek Carr and running back Alvin Kamara, and it turns out that is unlikely to change. According to ESPN NFL Insider, "Saints ruled out RB Alvin Kamara and QB Derek Carr for Sunday's game vs. the Raiders."

Saints released the final injury report ahead of Week 17 matchup against the Raiders, with a Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara addition.

The New Orleans Saints could keep Derek Carr as the team's starting quarterback in 2025 due to a lack of salary cap flexibility, according to ESPN's

If Carr isn’t able to prove he is ready to return, then it will be rookie Spencer Rattler who will get his fifth start of the season. Though the Saints have no won with Rattler at QB, including Monday becoming the only team in the NFL to be shut out.

Antonio Pierce has known Derek Carr for a very long time and spoke about the quarterback before the Raiders-Saints matchup.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr is dealing with a non-throwing hand injury. Here are the latest updates regarding his Week 16 status.

The New Orleans Saints might have already played their last game in the 2024 NFL season with quarterback Derek Carr.

It doesn’t sound like the Saints are moving on from Derek Carr in 2025. ESPN reports the team’s salary cap constraints won’t allow it: