After QB Derek Carr’s retirement, the Saints will recover $30 million, which will be applied to their salary cap in 2026, reducing his dead money from $59.67 million to $30.925 million. This financial relief is crucial as the Saints are projected to be $42 million in the red in 2026, but with additional cap space and Carr’s savings, they may finally return to a positive cap situation. Carr, a former second-round pick, had a notable career with the Raiders and Saints, completing 65.1% of his passes for 41,245 yards and 257 touchdowns.
