Fans and analysts weren't the only ones caught off guard by the news of Derek Carr's shoulder injury. Per ESPN's Katherine Terrell, some assistant coaches for the New Orleans Saints were "unaware" anything was wrong with Carr until it was reported. Terrell added it's "unknown" when the organization found out about it.

The New Orleans Saints are in a bind with Derek Carr. Here's how the quarterback's injury affects them from a cap standpoint.

Derek Carr gets set to take on his 12th NFL season after a disappointing 2024 campaign with the New Orleans Saints. However, the story could unfold differently than Carr may imagine this year. As a shoulder injury continues to nag the Fresno State alum,