However, one notable option didn\u2019t work out behind the scenes: Derek Carr.<\/p>\n
The former Saints quarterback who surprisingly retired this past offseason was among the players that the Bengals attempted to sign in the last few weeks, Derek\u2019s brother, David Carr, revealed.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can neither confirm nor deny,\u201d David said with a grin in an interview with a local ABC news station.<\/a><\/p>\n Derek Carr during a 2024 game against the Giants. Getty Images<\/p>\n But the reason he\u2019s not throwing passes to Ja\u2019Marr Chase and Tee Higgins right now has nothing to do with the shoulder injury that allegedly forced him to give up $30 million in guaranteed salary<\/a> to retire. <\/p>\n It was about the looming presence of Burrow, who is out with a turf toe injury that is expected to sideline him into December.<\/p>\n \u201cDerek would like to be in a situation that obviously is a team that really needs a guy to come in and take em\u2019 (for) the long haul,\u201d David said. \u201cThere\u2019s a feeling that maybe Joe Burrow might come back at some point this year \u2014 at least try to come back. I don\u2019t know if Derek would feel comfortable being in a situation where say he was to enter in a team situation where the quarterback was hurt and he drove them all the way in, they got into the playoffs, and then he had to go sit on the sidelines.\u201d<\/p>\n David Carr smiles when asked about his brother, Derek Carr\u2019s discussions with the Bengals. @StephenABC30\/X<\/p>\n David added that his brother is very happy in retirement, being able to \u201cwake up whenever he wants, \u201d but the news that he is ready to step in at a moment\u2019s notice is certainly a bit surprising considering Derek\u2019s retirement circumstances.<\/p>\n \u201cI think that if a scenario shows itself, which historically those have popped up, and obviously God forbid you don\u2019t want a quarterback on a team that is a contender to go down, but this stuff happens, so Derek will definitely be ready if that situation arises,\u201d David said.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tmake every NFL game pay off\t\t<\/p>\n Underdog<\/a> is where football fans become winners.<\/p>\n Easy player picks<\/p>\n No season-long commitments<\/p>\n Real prizes every single night<\/p>\n Use promo code NYPOST5 to get $50 in site credits when you play $5!<\/p>\n \t\t\tMust be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games, 21+ in AZ and MAZ) and present in a state where Underdog operates. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GABMLER or visit http:\/\/www.ncpgambling.org<\/a>. NY: Call the 24\/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). New York Post receives revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and when you make a purchase. The Underdog promo code might vary by location.\t\t<\/p>\n It had been initially reported that Derek wanted to avoid another shoulder surgery that would have been accompanied with a long rehab process and may have ended his 2025 season.<\/p>\n Derek, 34, a four-time Pro Bowler, played very well for the Saints last season in limited action, and has received rave reviews during his early season role as an analyst for an NFL game on Netflix<\/a>.<\/p>\n Joe Burrow was revealed as the reason that Derek Carr is not playing for Zac Taylor and the Bengals. Getty Images<\/p>\n Derek threw for 2,145 yards, 15 touchdowns and five interceptions last season for the Saints and would certainly profile as an upgrade over most of the other options available if a team does need a quarterback.<\/p>\n It is likely that the Saints would need some form of compensation via trade in order to give up his rights.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t![\"underdog](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/UnderdogLogo_Final_stacked-black.png\")
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