| Date | News |
| 2/17/26 | Carr: I'd unretire but only for chance to win SB. Derek Carr has confirmed he is willing to unretire but said it will take a special circumstance to lure him back to the playing field, which includes the chance to win a Super Bowl. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47939427/derek... |
| 2/16/26 | Carr: I'd unretire but only for chance to win SB. Derek Carr has confirmed he is willing to unretire but said it will take a special circumstance to lure him back to the playing field, which includes the chance to win a Super Bowl. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47939427/derek... |
| 2/16/26 | Carr: I'd unretire but only for chance to win SB. Derek Carr has confirmed he is willing to unretire but said it will take a special circumstance to lure him back to the playing field, which includes the chance to win a Super Bowl. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47939427/derek... |
| 2/16/26 | Carr: I'd unretire but only for chance to win SB. Derek Carr has confirmed he is willing to unretire but said it will take a special circumstance to lure him back to the playing field, which includes the chance to win a Super Bowl. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47939427/derek... |
| 2/15/26 | Carr: I'd unretire but only for chance to win SB. Derek Carr has confirmed he is willing to unretire but said it will take a special circumstance to lure him back to the playing field, which includes the chance to win a Super Bowl. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47939427/derek... |
| 2/13/26 | 4-Time Pro Bowl QB Derek Carr Clears Air on Rumored Return to NFL After Early Retirement. Four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr addresses speculation about a potential NFL comeback after announcing his early retirement. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/derek-carr-on-r... |
| 2/13/26 | Derek Carr gives huge career update after bombshell report about possible NFL comeback. During the latest edition of his podcast, Carr sent quite a message to interested teams. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/derek_carr... |
| 2/12/26 | Pittsburgh Named Potential Landing Spot For QB Derek Carr. Derek Carr is mulling a return from retirement and could instantly become one of the best veteran options at the QB position in a starved free agent and trade market this offseason. With the Pittsburgh Steelers potentially in need, NFL.com’s Nick Shook sees a logical pairing. “The Steelers have made a habit of enlisting mercenary veterans […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2026/02/pittsburgh-named... |
| 2/10/26 | Blast for the Past Ends Up in Vikings QB Rumors. You’ve reached the Derek Carr portion of the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason. The veteran signal-caller entered the purple rumor mill this […] Source: https://vikingsterritory.com/2026/news/top_news/de... |
| 2/09/26 | Derek Carr Landing Spots: 3 Teams That Could Target the 4-Time Pro Bowl QB Amid Rumors of NFL Comeback. Derek Carr could be tempted to end his retirement from the NFL if the right situation presented itself to the former Pro Bowl QB. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/derek-carr-reti... |
| 2/09/26 | Massive Derek Carr update could give quarterback-needy teams another option this offseason. This past September, quarterback Derek Carr teased that he could make a return to an active NFL roster at some point during or after the 2025 season. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/massive_de... |
| 2/08/26 | NFL Rumors: 4-Time Pro Bowl QB Could Make Stunning Return After Early Retirement. The NFL quarterback market could have Derek Carr as a left-field option. A comeback could be on the cards for 2026. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/rumors-pro-bowl... |
| 1/21/26 | Ex-Raiders QB Derek Carr Makes Feelings Clear on Fernando Mendoza and Las Vegas’ Rebuild. Former Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr has strong thoughts on his former team potentially selecting Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/derek-carr-feel... |
| 12/27/25 | Derek Carr Reveals Jets Fans’ Special Gesture After He Helped Them Land ‘A Worse Draft Pick’. Derek Carr recalls a memorable win over the Jets and shares how New York fans responded with a heartwarming charitable gesture. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/derek-carr-jets... |
| 12/07/25 | What Happened to Derek Carr? A Look at What the Former Raiders Star Is up to Now. What is Derek Carr not playing in the NFL anymore? Inside former Raiders and Saints star's life after professional football. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/what-happened-t... |
| 10/29/25 | Ashton Jeanty Breaks Silence on Derek Carr’s Challenge To ‘Set the Culture’ After Rookie RB’s Comments on Raiders Locker Room. The Las Vegas Raiders are struggling once again, and former QB Derek Carr wants to see Ashton Jeanty step up as a leader. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/derek-carr-jean... |
| 10/15/25 | Derek Carr's brother David provides huge update on his possible NFL return. While ESPN's Jeremy Fowler mentioned on Wednesday that there's currently "a scarcity of" noteworthy NFL quarterback jobs available heading into Week 7, history shows that could change on any given Sunday. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/derek_carr... |
| 9/16/25 | Could Bengals target retired QB as potential Joe Burrow replacement?. Quarterback Derek Carr suggested earlier this month that he could eventually attempt an NFL comeback after he retired in May due to a significant shoulder injury. Meanwhile, reports confirmed on Monday that Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow will need surgery on his injured toe and will miss at least three months. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/could_beng... |
| 9/12/25 | Is Derek Carr already having second thoughts about retirement decision?. During a recent appearance on "The Dan Patrick Show," Carr teased that he hasn't completely slammed the door shut on possibly making a return to the NFL at some point. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/is_derek_c... |
| 9/07/25 | Saints Facing Backlash For QB Whiff After Week 1. The New Orleans Saints lost veteran quarterback Derek Carr in the offseason and didn't do much to replace him. The Saints were left with Spencer Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough in the quarterback room. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/saints-facing-b... |