The New Orleans Saints may be facing a question mark at quarterback in 2025. Incumbent starter Derek Carr, who missed the final four games of the 2024 season with a fractured hand, may not be ready for the start of next season.
Carr is weighing options on how best to deal with a shoulder injury, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
New Orleans made a head coaching change for 2025 by bringing in former Philadelphia Eaglesoffensive coordinator Kellen Moore. In his first season, he may be stuck with a tough decision at the most important position on the team.
Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler went 0-6 as a starter in 2024 and is one of the possibilities for the team at quarterback in 2025 if Carr is unavailable.
Here's the Saints' options for quarterback in 2025 in that scenario.
Saints' QB options
Shedeur Sanders
Carr's injury increases the chance of this happening. Sanders is the most pro-ready passer in the class and could come in and immediately start for the Saints. But he lacks the elite traits of others in the class and has a lower ceiling in a weak quarterback group overall.
New Orleans holds the No. 9 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. This class lacks blue-chip talents so it would not be unreasonable for the team to select Sanders that high. He'd provide low-cost competence at the position immediately.
