Derek Carr retired from the NFL at the age of 34. Since other quarters have retired at older ages, an obvious question arises. Will he come back in 2026?
According to a source with knowledge of the situation, it is “extremely improbable” that Carr returns. It already makes other professional plans.
While Carr will eventually land on the list of reserves / retirees from the saints, non-retirement in 2026 would probably trigger an immediate release of its rights, since its wages of $ 3025 of $ 30 million would immediately reach the ceiling. At most, the saints would finish a late choice from a team interested in signing it.
It doesn’t matter if Car has really finished. Since the shelf life of the quarter-backs spread deeply in the 1930s and, for some, beyond their 40th anniversary, Carr could always play, if / when his shoulder is healed.
Anyway, it is “extremely improbable” for the moment. While things could change after Carr is far from football for a year or more, for the moment it has finished.
