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Could Arch Manning replace Derek Carr in New Orleans? The 2026 Draft will be one to watch

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Derek Carr announced his retirement after 11 NFL seasons, the last two in New Orleans .

Derek Carr's retirement puts the Saints in prime position to target a generational talent like Arch Manning should he enter the 2026 NFL Draft.

Sources close to the Manning family and NFL executives caution against assuming Carr ’s retirement will accelerate his jump to the pros.

Despite his blue-chip pedigree and flashes of brilliance, most analysts and NFL scouts believe Manning needs more seasoning before making the NFL .