Derek Carr says NFL interest unlikely, remains retired

Retired quarterback Derek Carr acknowledged on July 10, 2026, that multiple NFL teams have contacted him about a potential return to football, but he characterized a comeback as unlikely, stating it would require a "special situation" with a legitimate championship contender. The 35-year-old former Pro Bowl passer made the comments during an appearance on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football," emphasizing his current contentment with family life and his desire to win if he were to resume his career.

Carr confirmed that several teams reached out during the offseason to gauge his interest. He declined to identify the clubs but described them as "good, solid football teams." His primary condition for ending his retirement, which began in May 2025, is joining a team with a realistic chance to compete for a Super Bowl, potentially one that has lost its starting quarterback to injury. "I'm just at the point where I just want to win," Carr said. "So if I were to do it, it would have to be a special team that maybe lost somebody or needed somebody, but even then, it's not guaranteed."

Despite his openness, Carr expressed significant doubt about actually returning. He noted he is...