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CONFIRMED: Kellen Moore Saints To Pair Derek Carr With 23-Year-Old Star QB

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CONFIRMED: Kellen Moore Saints To Pair Derek Carr With 23-Year-Old Star QB

The New Orleans Saints already have made it known who will be the team’s starting quarterback in 2025.

Rumors were flowing for weeks about the future of four-time Pro Bowler Derek Carr. General manager Mickey Loomis addressed the question ahead of the National Football League Scouting Combine and made it sound like Carr is going to be the team’s guy in 2025. He has a huge cap number right now, but he didn’t shy away from him.

The Saints have a lot of work to do to get to cap compliance before the new NFL league year, but it would be pretty surprising if Carr wasn’t with the team in 2025. Could the Saints still add another signal-caller, though?

The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt predicted that the Saints’ quarterback room with feature both Carr and 23-year-old phenom Shedeur Sanders.

“Saints: Derek Carr and Shedeur Sanders,” Rosenblatt said. “The Saints don’t really have much of an avenue to improve this position and might be stuck with Carr for now. New Orleans is already $47 million over the cap and wouldn’t get much relief by cutting Carr pre-June 1 ($1.3 million), and he’s unlikely to garner any trade interest at this point. So the Saints are more likely to just roll with him for one more year.

“That wouldn’t preclude them from drafting someone. I think it’s conceivable at this point that Sanders drops out of the Top 5; he would offer the Saints a way out of the quarterback purgatory they’ve found themselves in since Drew Brees retired. If Sanders falls to No. 9 and the Saints are high enough on him, it’s worth taking the swing.”

The Saints have the No. 9 pick in the upcoming draft, and there has been some chatter that Sanders may not get picked as high as some initially expected. If he’s available at No. 9, it could make sense to bring him in for the future.

Sanders is one of the top two quarterbacks in this draft class. It would make for a fun year if they could draft him.

 

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UNBELIEVABLE: Saints fans in Shock as GM Mickey Loomis Solidify Derek Carr As Starting Quarterback With Contract Conversion up to $40million in Earnings

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UNBELIEVABLE: Saints fans in Shock as GM Mickey Loomis Solidify Derek Carr As Starting Quarterback With Contract Conversion up to $40million in Earnings

The New Orleans Saints have made it clear that they want quarterback Derek Carr as their quarterback for the 2025 season. On Saturday, the Saints converted most of Carr’s salary into a signing bonus, setting Carr up to make his full $40 million salary and freeing up cap space for the organization, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported.

The Saints indicated at the NFL combine that they planned to stick with Carr as their quarterback, and now have backed up that decision by converting his contract.

New Orleans could have looked in another direction at quarterback after Carr threw for 2,145 yards, 15 touchdowns and five interceptions while missing seven games during the 2024 season. The Saints brought in a new head coach in Kellen Moore, but plan to keep Carr as quarterback as he enters the third year of the four-year, $150 million deal he signed in March 2023.

According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, there were other teams with their eye on this situation and could have potentially been interested in Carr if New Orleans didn’t bring him back.

Through two seasons with the Saints, Carr has put up a 14-13 record, including a 9-8 record for the team in 2024.

This move will reportedly save the Saints $30 million in cap space, per Nick Underhill of New Orleans Football Network. This is crucial for a Saints team that has built up the worst cap situation in the NFL, and had about -$44.9 million in cap space before making this move, per Over the Cap. The negative is that this restructure is set to make Carr’s cap hit $69 million in 2026, ESPN’s Katherine Terrell reports, but the Saints can at least ease their cap situation this season and address that hit next year.

 

 

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CONFIRMED: Saints tender free agent linebacker Nephi Sewell to Bring him back for the 2025 season

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CONFIRMED: Saints tender free agent linebacker Nephi Sewell to Bring him back for the 2025 season

The New Orleans Saints have made one of their first official free agency moves of the offseason, as they have tendered exclusive rights free agent Nephi Sewell, which was initially reported by John Hendrix of Athlon Sports. With the Saints heading into the offseason with 19 free agents, one has been cleared up prior to free agency, with Sewell being the only player on the team with the ERFA designation.

This designation is specifically for players with two or fewer seasons under their belt, however, a “season” by definition of the league factors in a few things. The player has to be on the active roster for six or more games and must report to their respective team’s training camp at the mandatory date each year, for the season to be official. The reason Sewell has not cleared two seasons yet, even after having been through three technically, is one of his years did not meet the threshold for one of those standards, presumably his rookie season as he only was active for four games.

So, the Saints will be able to retain the young linebacker at a relatively low valuation, as they did with wide receiver Rashid Shaheed in 2024 before signing him to an extension in July. The team typically tries to keep players around for a few years after drafting them or signing them as a UDFA just to see what they can bring to the table, and with the Saints having a new coaching staff, it is a testament to his skillset that he is being retained regardless.

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CONGRATULATIONS: Former Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead inducted into the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame

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CONGRATULATIONS: Former Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead inducted into the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame

Former New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead has been inducted into the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame. Armstead attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, playing for the UAPB Golden Lions football team from 2009 to 2012. He was named first-team All-SWAC from 2010-2012 and played in the 2013 Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL.

Armstead was drafted by the Saints in the third round (75th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played nine seasons in New Orleans before signing with the Miami Dolphins in March 2022. Armstead was named Second-Team All-Pro in 2018 and has been selected to the Pro-Bowl five times (2018-2020, 2022 and 2023)

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Drew Brees has found favor in the eyes of the New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson as She makes a bold move regarding key Position in the franchise

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KEY POSITIONAL CHANGE: Drew Brees has found favor in the eyes of the New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson as She makes a bold move regarding key Position in the franchise

Finally in position: Drew Brees has found favor in the eyes of the New Orleans Saints, just as Saints owner Gayle Benson makes a bold move regarding the general manager position. Making a new deal for the team is a significant step in reshaping the franchise’s future, and the involvement of such a prominent figure like Brees signals a new direction for the organization.

Brees, a legendary quarterback and one of the most iconic players in the history of the NFL, has long been a trusted voice in the Saints’ locker room and community. His leadership, both on and off the field, has made him a beloved figure in New Orleans. With his recent influence in team affairs, it’s clear that the franchise is looking to leverage his extensive knowledge and experience to further elevate the organization’s future.

Meanwhile, Gayle Benson, who took ownership of the Saints after the passing of her husband, Tom Benson, has consistently shown a commitment to building a championship-contending team. Her decision to make a bold move regarding the general manager position underscores her dedication to ensuring the Saints remain competitive in the league. This move could signal a shift in the way the team operates, bringing in fresh perspectives and leadership to guide the organization forward.

As the Saints aim to bounce back from recent challenges, the combination of Drew Brees’ influence and Gayle Benson’s strategic decisions represents a turning point for the franchise. The new deal could be the beginning of a new era for the team, with Brees’ leadership and Benson’s vision guiding them back to the top of the NFL. Fans are eager to see how these changes unfold and what the future holds for the New Orleans Saints.

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Gayle Benson Sends heartfelt message as New Orleans Saints lose key piece to their organization who had been with them for over two Decades

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HEARTWARMING: Gayle Benson Sends heartfelt message as New Orleans Saints lose key piece to their organization who had been with them for over two Decades

The New Orleans Saints will have another make an adjustment this offseason that they have not had to think about for quite some time. The latest news is a notable shift for their organization going forward.

Saints trainer retires after 44 years

According to the organization, Saints assistant athletic trainer Kevin Mangum is retiring after 44 years with the team.

Mangum had been one of the longest tenured members of the Saints organization.

The entire organization held him in extremely high regard, and he played a key role in player health/development for over four decades in New Orleans.

“Kevin has been a nationally acclaimed athletic trainer, working quietly and tirelessly behind the scenes of our operations for four decades,”

“We are truly grateful for his professionalism and the dedication he showed throughout his legendary career. His hard work and selflessness have left a lasting impact, and he will always be welcome in our organization.

His influence extends far beyond the training room, shaping the culture of excellence and care that defines our team. As he steps into this well-deserved next chapter of his life, we sincerely wish Kevin the very best in retirement and thank him for the immeasurable contributions he made to our success.”
Saints’ owner Gayle Benson

It remains to be seen how the Saints will replace Mangum on their training staff.

 

 

 

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