Nashville, TN – June 2, 2025 The Tennessee Titans, the team has officially signed veteran quarterback Derek Carr to a 2-year contract worth $75 million. The deal includes significant guaranteed money and incentives, bringing in one of the most experienced signal-callers in the league to Nashville.
Carr, 34, was most recently with the New Orleans Saints, where he spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons following a nine-year run with the Las Vegas Raiders. His sudden availability after parting ways with New Orleans led to immediate interest around the league, with the Titans emerging as a surprise but serious suitor.
🔁 Career Resurgence Opportunity in Tennessee
Carr is expected to bring immediate stability, veteran leadership, and playoff experience to a Titans team that has struggled to find consistent quarterback play over the past two seasons. While second-year QB Will Levis has shown promise, the signing of Carr suggests the Titans are pushing their chips in for a win-now approach — or at minimum, bringing in competition and mentorship for their young passer.
Head coach Brian Callahan expressed enthusiasm about Carr’s arrival, stating:
“Derek brings a level of professionalism, toughness, and leadership that will elevate our entire offense. He’s been through the battles, and we believe his presence will help take us to the next level.”
💰 Contract Breakdown
•Length: 2 years
•Total Value: $75 million
•Guaranteed: Reportedly over $50 million
•Average Annual Salary: $37.5 million
•Incentives: Performance-based bonuses tied to playoff appearances, passing stats, and team success
🧠 What Carr Brings to the Titans
Carr holds multiple franchise passing records with the Raiders and has thrown for over 39,000 career yards and 240+ touchdowns in his 11-year career. While his time in New Orleans was marred by injuries and inconsistent offensive line play, Carr still managed to pass for over 3,800 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2024.
The Titans are betting that with improved protection, a strong run game, and young weapons like Treylon Burks, Tyjae Spears, and recently signed wideout Calvin Ridley, Carr can return to Pro Bowl-caliber form.
🔄 What This Means for Will Levis
The move raises immediate questions about the future of Will Levis, the team’s 2023 second-round pick. Sources indicate that the Titans still value Levis highly and view Carr as both a bridge quarterback and a mentor who can help accelerate Levis’s development — or possibly hold the starting role until Levis is fully ready to lead a playoff-caliber team.
Levis has publicly responded with professionalism, saying in a statement:
“I’m here to compete and help this team win. Derek is a great quarterback and I’m excited to learn from him and keep improving.”
🧩 Final Thoughts
The Titans’ front office, led by GM Ran Carthon, is clearly not content to sit back during a pivotal point in the franchise’s trajectory. By bringing in Derek Carr, Tennessee has added one of the most experienced and respected quarterbacks available on the market.
Now, the pressure is on to deliver results — and fast. With a new coaching staff, fresh talent on both sides of the ball, and a veteran under center, the Titans are making it clear: they plan to contend in 2025.
Stay tuned as training camp approaches and the quarterback competition heats up in Nashville.
