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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<\/a> 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\u2019s Jane Slater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Derek Carr suffered a shoulder injury to his throwing arm during his final game to the New York Giants. The 34-year-old\u2019s reluctance to undergo surgery stems from having previously had a procedure on the same arm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although no decision has been made yet, Slater reported that Carr’s decision is expected sooner rather than later.
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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.
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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Carr\u2019s status uncertain, the Saints’ quarterback room is currently filled with rookie Tyler Shough, along with Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler\u2014both of whom started in Carr\u2019s place last season. Head coach Kellen Moore is now tasked with preparing for the season while waiting for clarity on Carr\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s status uncertain, the Saints’ quarterback room is currently filled with rookie Tyler Shough, along with Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler\u2014both of whom started in Carr\u2019s place last season. 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