Saints Target Jaxson Dart Amid Derek Carr Injury

With veteran quarterback Derek Carr's shoulder injury casting uncertainty over his availability, the New Orleans Saints are intensifying their search for a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft. While early speculation often linked the Saints to Shedeur Sanders at the No. 9 pick, recent reports from multiple sources, including ESPN's Adam Schefter, indicate that the team is more interested in Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart, though No. 9 is widely seen as too high to select him. The Saints are reportedly considering using their first pick on an offensive or defensive lineman due to other roster needs, with Dart emerging as a likely target in the second round or via a trade-up. New Orleans has already made exploratory calls about moving up in Round 2, and Dart has been on their radar since the Senior Bowl and his pro day, where Saints coaches were present. Despite the Saints' pressing need at quarterback, there is consensus among league insiders that they are unlikely to draft Sanders, focusing instead on Dart as a developmental prospect to compete with the current depth chart. The team's draft strategy appears to prioritize overall roster improvement while targeting Dart as a potential quarterback of the future.