Saints GM Mickey Loomis: I have a high level of confidence in Derek Carr

The Saints have a decision to make on quarterback Derek Carr’s future with the team and general manager Mickey Loomis said in a news conference Monday that they haven’t done so yet.

Carr missed seven games due to injury in his second season in New Orleans, and his $30 million salary for the 2025 season will be guaranteed on the third day of the new league year in March. Loomis didn’t say anything about the direction they’re leaning in, but he did say he’s comfortable with Carr as the team’s starting quarterback.

“I have High level of trust “At Derek,” Loomis said. “He’s done some really good things here.”

Carr said he wouldn’t think so Taking a pay cut In order to remain with the Saints, Loomis said “everything is yet to be determined” regarding the financial ramifications of Carr’s future with the team. He said the team’s primary focus now is the search for a head coach and that call will likely color anything that happens as Carr heads into the 2025 season.