Carr Addresses Injury Concerns

Derek Carr, the quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, shared insights about his shoulder injury during a sermon at ChurchLV in Las Vegas this past weekend. This update comes amid limited public comments from both Carr and Saints general manager Mickey Loomis regarding the issue.

Details from the Sermon

In his address, Carr confirmed, “Yes, I have a shoulder injury,” rebutting media speculation that has circulated in recent weeks. He emphasized the ongoing communication with the Saints’ management: “The team knows about it; we’ve been in constant communication. There’s nothing wrong, we’re figuring it out and we’re going forward with that, is that OK?”

Public Reaction and Media Scrutiny

During his sermon, Carr expressed frustration over the public’s reactions to athlete injuries, stating, “I’ve been dealing with people lying on me.” He questioned the need for public discourse, particularly on social media platforms, highlighting the emotional toll of external opinions on players. “You never know what someone’s really going through,” he remarked, urging for more understanding and support.

Carr further emphasized the importance of focusing on positive messages, saying, “The only opinion that matters is that text right there, (which) is the word of God.”

Saints’ Draft and Future Prospects

Recently, the New Orleans Saints selected quarterback Tyler Shough from Louisville in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Despite this new addition, Loomis has shown confidence in Carr, asserting that he will remain the starting quarterback, provided he is healthy.