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Podcast: Locked On Saints - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Saints
Episode: SMOKE: New Orleans Saints Could CASH IN If Derek Carr Unretires, Potential Trade Looms
Description: Derek Carr’s potential unretirement could shake up the NFL quarterback landscape—and the New Orleans Saints stand to gain the most. With exclusive rights to Carr’s contract through 2026, the Saints could land draft compensation from teams desperate for a veteran starter. The Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, and Indianapolis Colts emerge as likely suitors, each seeking answers at quarterback. With Carr’s prior shoulder injury and a year away from football, his trade value could be limited to Day 3 draft picks—yet those assets could help reshape the Saints roster. Salary cap implica...