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So what do we do with the new cap space
Posted on 5/10/25 at 12:58 pm
Posted on 5/10/25 at 12:58 pm
As per chat GPT…
As of May 10, 2025, following Derek Carr’s retirement due to a significant shoulder injury, the New Orleans Saints’ salary cap situation has improved notably. ?
Immediate Cap Space Impact
Before Carr’s retirement, the Saints had approximately $23.1 million in cap space. With Carr stepping away, they gain an additional $30 million in cap relief, bringing their total cap space to around $53 million. ? ?
Dead Money and Future Cap Hits
Carr’s retirement, set to be officially filed after June 1, results in dead money charges of $13.2 million for the 2025 season and $35.6 million for 2026. This is a significant reduction from the potential $69.2 million cap hit in 2026 had he remained on the roster. ? ?
Summary
• Pre-retirement cap space: ~$23.1 million
• Post-retirement cap space: ~$53 million
• 2025 dead money: $13.2 million
• 2026 dead money: $35.6 million ?
Carr’s decision to retire not only alleviates immediate financial pressures but also provides the Saints with greater flexibility for roster moves and long-term planning.
As of May 10, 2025, following Derek Carr’s retirement due to a significant shoulder injury, the New Orleans Saints’ salary cap situation has improved notably. ?
Immediate Cap Space Impact
Before Carr’s retirement, the Saints had approximately $23.1 million in cap space. With Carr stepping away, they gain an additional $30 million in cap relief, bringing their total cap space to around $53 million. ? ?
Dead Money and Future Cap Hits
Carr’s retirement, set to be officially filed after June 1, results in dead money charges of $13.2 million for the 2025 season and $35.6 million for 2026. This is a significant reduction from the potential $69.2 million cap hit in 2026 had he remained on the roster. ? ?
Summary
• Pre-retirement cap space: ~$23.1 million
• Post-retirement cap space: ~$53 million
• 2025 dead money: $13.2 million
• 2026 dead money: $35.6 million ?
Carr’s decision to retire not only alleviates immediate financial pressures but also provides the Saints with greater flexibility for roster moves and long-term planning.
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Posted on 5/10/25 at 1:09 pm to TwoDatBait
they should do nothing but loomis will give honey badger 3 year 120 mil extension
Posted on 5/10/25 at 1:21 pm to TwoDatBait
Players at Loomis' door Monday morning...
Posted on 5/10/25 at 1:22 pm to geauxtigers87
I can see Loomis trying to pick up some depth at needed positions and rolling the rest over to 2026, hopefully nothing too crazy
Posted on 5/10/25 at 1:22 pm to TwoDatBait
Nothing. This was a gift and we’re in the middle of turning our roster over. We’re not a move or two away. Let’s see how all these young guys play this year and if Olave is worth resigning if he can stay healthy. There will be plenty of moves to be made in the future but we don’t have to force it.
Posted on 5/10/25 at 1:23 pm to Chad504boy
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Extend shaheed
If he still looks explosive all for it.
Posted on 5/10/25 at 1:26 pm to TwoDatBait
If he’s carrying $13M in dead money for 2025, then the immediate cap savings is only $7M. After the restructure, OTC had his cap hit at just over $20M.
Majority of that cap savings would come off of the 2026 books.
Majority of that cap savings would come off of the 2026 books.
Posted on 5/10/25 at 1:31 pm to TwoDatBait
Let it roll over to counteract dead cap money
Posted on 5/10/25 at 1:34 pm to WhoGeaux
Get some of those void years and $ off the books and into this year.
Posted on 5/10/25 at 1:36 pm to TwoDatBait
Clowney about to get a 290 million dollar guaranteed contract.
Posted on 5/10/25 at 1:41 pm to TwoDatBait
Do people realize how unselfish is was for Carr to retire?!?! WOW!!
Posted on 5/10/25 at 1:46 pm to RaginAstros
He didn’t want to have surgery/rehab and doesn’t want to play football anymore. How exactly is it unselfish then? I’m not judging him, but he’s doing what he wants to do.
Posted on 5/10/25 at 1:53 pm to NOSA
Because he could have pulled a Deshaun Watson and just hung around, been terrible and gotten paid. It was very unselfish. Was not a fan but I appreciate him doing this for sure. He has definitely gone up a few steps in my book.
Posted on 5/10/25 at 1:57 pm to secondandshort
Deshaun Watson is 29 today, was younger when his saga started. He’s obviously not retiring, it’s not a comparable situation.
This post was edited on 5/10/25 at 1:58 pm
Posted on 5/10/25 at 1:59 pm to NOSA
U have NO IDEA what you are talking about. U should like a DIRTY BIRD fan...Get the frick out of here...
Posted on 5/10/25 at 2:26 pm to NOSA
Would you have shoulder surgery for 30 million?
Posted on 5/10/25 at 2:54 pm to msstate7
quote:
Would you have shoulder surgery for 30 million?
“Shoulder”…
Posted on 5/10/25 at 2:58 pm to TwoDatBait
Sign Zeke Elliot. $8 mill a year should get him
Posted on 5/10/25 at 3:05 pm to TwoDatBait
Find the best wide receiver we can sign.
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