Austin

Carr

Carr was a restricted free agent, but the Saints did not offer him the “low” tender of $2.133 million. He is probably returning for less than half that. Headed into his age-27 campaign, Carr has 10 catches over the past two seasons. He will focus on special teams in 2020.

Carr caught 10 balls over the past two seasons. Headed into his age-27 campaign, Carr will seek special teams work in free agency.

Carr has been on IR since late November. He was never going to return this year, but the surgery could impact his status for OTAs. A restricted free agent, Carr should receive a low tender this offseason.

Carr appeared in just six games (199 snaps) this season, catching one pass for nine yards. He was barely used as the Saints’ No. 3 receiver but should be tendered as a restricted free agent this offseason. The Saints promoted TE Jason Vander Laan off the practice squad and signed FB Ricky Ortiz in corresponding moves.

Carr continued to work as possibly the least-involved No. 3 WR in the entire league even with Drew Brees back under center. Tre’Quan Smith (ankle) could be back following the Saints’ Week 9 bye.

Carr’s two targets on Sunday marked his first involvement in the passing game despite playing at least 25% of the offense’s snaps in Weeks 3-6.

Carr was inactive for the season opener as well.

Rankins is still working his way back from a torn Achilles’, while Edwards has a hamstring issue. Robertson was listed questionable with hammy pull of his own.

Carr is a healthy scratch. The Saints will roll with Tre’Quan Smith, Tommylee Lewis, and Keith Kirkwood behind Michael Thomas. Armstead is out with a pec injury. Jermon Bushrod will start again in his absence.

Carr (6’0/202) struggled for playing time at Northwestern before breaking out as a fifth-year senior, amassing an 84-1,196-12 (14.2 YPR) receiving line en route to Big Ten Receiver of the Year and third-team All-America honors. PFF College called Carr the best slot receiver in the nation in 2016, yet he was snubbed for a Combine invite. While it is concerning that Carr runs 4.62 and didn’t do much of anything until age 23 – when every defensive back he faced was younger than him – Carr has many traits that translate to slot success in the pros, including an impressive 6.70 three-cone time. From a profile standpoint, he reminds of ex-Colts WR Austin Collie.