Saints QB Derek Carr says he will help the team with their salary cap situation
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has been the subject of discussions quite often this season. He signed a four-year deal in the offseason with the organization. Dennis Allen got to hand-pick his QB, and Carr was his choice. Carr's play has been inconsistent this season. Even he would tell you that. That being said, […]
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has been the subject of discussions quite often this season. He signed a four-year deal in the offseason with the organization. Dennis Allen got to hand-pick his QB, and Carr was his choice.
Carr's play has been inconsistent this season. Even he would tell you that. That being said, he's battled through a plethora of injuries to play in every game, and the Saints are in striking distance for a playoff spot.
All of that being said, he is proving that he is committed to the process in New Orleans. He loves his teammates and want to succeed with them. Recently, Carr said that he would be open to restructuring his deal in order to help the Saints salary cap situation.
“If it helps the team and I saw the plan and I knew where it was gonna go, man, let’s figure it out… Not even a question. I came here to win, so whatever we gotta do, I’m all in.”
— Carr on potentially restructuring his contract
Carr currently holds a $35.7M cap hit in 2024. That number will decline if the Saints choose to restructure his deal.
Additionally, New Orleans has a potential 'out' after the 2025 season to get away from Carr's contract if they don't see him as their starter any longer. That move would incur $11.4M in dead cap.
Regardless, it's good to see that Carr is open to making the money work. The Saints will need that sort of flexibility from many of their top-paid options on the roster.
The Saints staff and front office remain confident in Carr, aside from his struggles at times this season. Plus, there are strong reports that there will be offensive staff changes coming in New Orleans during the offseason.
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