$63 Million Problem:Derek Carr’s Monster Cap Hit

The New Orleans Saints are once again in a difficult position when it comes to their salary cap. For the 2025 NFL season, the Saints are facing a massive $63 million over the projected salary cap. A team known for its cap mismanagement in the past, New Orleans now finds itself in a familiar financial crunch. At the center of this situation is QB Derek Carr, whose contract is the primary focus of their financial woes. With the highest 2025 cap number and the largest dead money figure under contract, Carr's contract becomes the linchpin for resolving the Saints' salary cap struggles. In this video, we’ll dive into how the Saints got here, the intricacies of Carr's contract, and what the team must do to get under the salary cap for the 2025 season. Will Carr's deal be restructured, or will the Saints make a bold move to trade or cut him? We’ll also explore how this cap situation impacts the Saints' ability to build a competitive roster moving forward and the potential consequences for the team's future.
00:00 Intro
00:18 Looking at Saints Cap & Carr's Contract
08:00 Option Zero
09:19 Option 1 Release Carr
14:48 Option 2 Designate Carr Post June 1
18:08 Option 3 Restructure Carr's Contract
20:24 Unlikely Carr is Traded
22:00 Conclusion
24:19 Outro

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