How long will the honeymoon period last for both Coach Kellen Moore and his rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, and will team bring in a vet QB?

Derek Carr, the New Orleans Saints quarterback, retired from the NFL. A shoulder injury prompted his decision. Surgery was considered, but Carr chose retirement on May 10. His brother, David Carr, revealed family reasons also influenced the choice.

Arch Manning will be entering his first season as a starting quarterback at Texas and hoping to lead the program to its first national championship. The Longhorns have suffered a top-win drought for the last 20 years.

Derek Carr's tenure as a New Orleans Saint was defined by the damage he took. He was an injury report mainstay in his first season, managing to start every week in 2023. He was less fortunate in 2024; his 10 games played were the fewest in a single season of his 11-year NFL career.

With Derek Carr stepping away from football, the Saints are weighing their options—but one big-name QB may be too costly to consider.