Uncertainty surrounds Derek Carr’s availability for the New Orleans Saints in the 2025 season. The quarterback continues to deliberate on whether to undergo shoulder surgery. Carr has visited New Orleans twice in recent weeks to consult with the team doctor with his preference being to avoid surgery, according to NFL Network’s Jane Slater. Derek Carr suffered a shoulder injury to his throwing arm during his final game to the New York Giants. The 34-year-old’s reluctance to undergo surgery stems from having previously had a procedure on the same arm. Although no decision has been made yet, Slater reported that Carr’s decision is expected sooner rather than later. Last season, Carr missed seven games due to oblique and wrist injurie. This new shoulder issue has raised questions about his readiness for the upcoming 2025 campaign. Derek Carr has played 11 seasons in the NFL, with his first nine seasons spent with the Raiders and the last two with the Saints. In 10 games last season, he posted a 5-5 record, throwing for 2,145 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions. With Carr’s status uncertain, the Saints’ quarterback room is currently filled with rookie Tyler Shough, along with Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler—both of whom started in Carr’s place last season. Head coach Kellen Moore is now tasked with preparing for the season while waiting for clarity on Carr’s future.

Dak Prescott still has plenty of time before Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, but if needed, the Cowboys quarterback believes he’s recovered enough from last season’s hamstring injury to play right now.   “If I had to play a game today, I definitely could do that,” Prescott said at Friday’s 35th annual Children’s Cancer Fund gala, according to the team website. “It’s about moving forward healthy to make sure I can play 17 times, 20 [games], whatever we get to when the time’s right.”   The 31-year-old is recovering from a partial hamstring avulsion which is a tear of the tendon from the bone. After Prescott’s injury, the Cowboys lost that game to fall to 3-5, then went 4-5 without him, missing the playoffs for the first time in four years.   For Dallas to avoid making that postseason miss a trend in 2025, Prescott needs to return at full strength. Although he feels ready to play now, he’s taking a cautious approach.   Earlier in March, Prescott declined to put a timeline on his recovery. On Friday, he didn’t give a specific percentage on his progress, but said he expects to participate in organized team activities in some form.   “I’m getting close to where I want to be, I don’t want to put a percentage on it,” Prescott said. “I know we’ve got team activities coming up, imagine myself being involved in some sort if not all.”

Titans GM Mike Borgonzi confirmed Tuesday that the Titans will hold onto the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. As for who they’ll take, Borgonzi played coy, saying fans would have to wait until Thursday(though the likely selection is no secret) “I got a chance to learn more about (the Titans) personally over the last couple of months, and I am excited to hopefully hear my name called first,” Cam Ward said Wednesday at an NFL PLAY 60 event near Lambeau Field. “They have a great owner, a great GM… they don’t get enough credit on paper for what they really are.” Tennessee had a strong presence at Ward’s Miami pro day, and he’s already familiar with people within the organization. On Wednesday, he reunited with many of them and even shared a hug with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Ward praised the Titans’ offensive line and playmakers, particularly new No. 1 wideout Calvin Ridley. With the pieces in place, he sees the potential for success in Nashville.

Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro defensive tackle Cam Heyward is frustrated with the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the team’s quarterback situation for 2025. On the latest episode of his podcast, Heyward expressed his desire for a resolution, saying he’s “tired of talking about the quarterback situation” and ready to move past free agency. With the Steelers reportedly pursuing Aaron Rodgers, Heyward offered a straightforward stance when asked about recruiting the four-time MVP. “I ain’t doing that darkness retreat. I don’t need any of that crap,” Heyward said, referencing Rodgers’ well-publicized retreat before he joined the Jets two years ago. “Either you want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler or you don’t. That’s simple. That’s the pitch. If you want me to recruit, that’s the recruiting pitch. Pittsburgh Steelers. If you want to be part of it, so be it. If you don’t, no skin off my back.”

Brandon Graham, who played a major role in both of Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl victories, announced his retirement on Tuesday after 15 seasons. Reflecting on his journey, Graham expressed gratitude to the city of Philadelphia for its support through struggles and triumphs. He said, “This game has changed my life, but more importantly this city has changed my life. It has given me a purpose far beyond football. Brandon Graham leaves behind a career with 76.5 sacks, 487 tackles, and will forever be recognized by three Super Bowl appearances and two championship titles.