Following Derek Carr’s sudden retirement, the New Orleans Saints have more work to do than any other team in the 2025 offseason. With a couple of months remaining until training camps begin, the Saints’ current roster state requires moderate changes to be made in the trade market.
Without Carr, New Orleans suddenly has a gaping hole at quarterback. General manager Mickey Loomis took Tyler Shough in the second round, but he figures to be more of a project than an immediate contributor. Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener have starting experience, but neither was successful in 2024.
The Saints’ quarterback issues will be a major question mark through the offseason, but the team has several other holes on its roster. New Orleans lost former starter Marquez Valdes-Scantling in free agency while dealing with the uncertainty of Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed and Taysom Hill’s recoveries.
However, the team’s biggest change came on the sidelines. Months after firing Dennis Allen, the Saints brought in Super Bowl LIX champion Kellen Moore as the team’s next head coach. Moore brought the esteemed Doug Nussmeier with him as his offensive coordinator and hired former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley as his defensive coordinator.
Given the offseason turnover, New Orleans has a lot to address before training camps begin. Without a firm direction for their team, the Saints would be wise to start compiling a list of trade targets to add over the summer months.
