Leading up to the 2025 NFL draft, New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has been talked about a lot. After a report came out that his 2025 season could be in jeopardy due to a shoulder injury, buzz immediately started rising about the Saints bringing in his replacement.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr has stated publicly for the first time that he has a shoulder injury. But Carr is stopping short of disclosing specifics about how or when it happened, or how it might affect his playing status this coming season.

Here is an exhaustive and thorough recap of how the Saints' bizarre situation with Derek Carr has played out so far.