With Carr moving on to a life after football, the Saints have rookie Tyler Shough, second-year QB Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener headed toward a QB competition. That list of options, however, is missing a veteran signal caller, who could prove of significant value to New Orleans -- even if that player doesn't end up starting Week 1.

While the Saints were aware that Carr may not be available for Week 1, his departure creates a hole in the quarterback room. Spencer Rattler, Jake Haener and 2025 second-round pick Tyler Shough are currently on the depth chart and Shough could be the favorite to land the Week 1 role.

The Saints selected Shough in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft, in part due to concern over the injury to Carr. Despite his advanced age (25), Shough showed promise at the NFL Combine and Pro Day, giving the Saints reason to draft him.