Derek Carr. Jameis Winston. Jake Luton. Those are the quarterbacks under contract with the New Orleans Saints for 2023 after the Saints reached an agreement with Carr on a four-year free agent contract (which is really a two-year deal with a possible exit in 2025). You wouldn’t expect the Saints to add another quarterback to the room after bringing Carr into the fold, but don’t rule out Tennessee Volunteers passer Hendon Hooker, a fascinating prospect in the 2023 NFL draft.
For one thing, Winston is likely going to be released with a post-June 1 designation, which will save the Saints more than $12 million once it tolls this summer. He’s too expensive as a backup and deserves the opportunity to explore his options and compete for a starting job in free agency. He’s on his way out.
