NFL insiders Diana Russini and Mike Florio both questioned the timing of the report about Derek Carr's shoulder injury.

Although there are quarterback-needy teams such as the Cleveland Browns, New York Giants and New York Jets positioned ahead of them in the first round of the draft, neither Sanders nor Dart are viewed as slam dunk, top-10 picks in the same way Ward is, which suggests they could both be available to the Saints at No. 9.

Derek Carr could miss the entire 2025 campaign as he recovers from shoulder surgery, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback is "weighing options," including a procedure that jeopardizes his availability for the upcoming season.