The New Orleans Saints brass may have given Derek Carr a vote of confidence, but there's no guarantee the front office can make his contract work. Heading into another offseason in which New Orleans must deal with salary-cap issues,

The Saints appear committed to retaining quarterback Derek Carr in 2025, with a contract restructure likely in the works.

Underhill noted there are still some contractual matters to resolve between the two sides. Carr is under contract through the 2026 season and is due to carry a cap hit of $51.4 million in 2025 and $61.4 million in '26. The Saints are in the worst financial position in the league, with an effective cap space of -$52.7 million, per Over the Cap.