Tag: Derek Carr
Agent’s Take: What is holding up NFL Draft second-rounders from signing rookie deals?
Players selected in the NFL Draft began signing at a much faster pace starting in 2012 because of the rookie wage scale implemented in the 2011 NFL collective bargaining agreement after the lockout ended. There are very few negotiable items with rookie contracts anymore. Each pick has a salary floor and ceiling based on draft…
Ex-Saints QB Derek Carr explains why he retired, turning down $30M in guaranteed money
Last month, New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr made the decision to retire after 11 seasons in the NFL, and he is still feeling confident in the decision. The 34-year-old is dealing with a shoulder injury that required surgery, which would sideline him for the 2025 season. If Carr did stay in the league, he…