How Saints QB Derek Carr’s injury could benefit Chargers and Jets this season

New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr could miss the entire 2025 season due to a shoulder injury and this may lead to a slight shake-up in the league, experts predict. Turns out, Carr’s injury may benefit the Chargers and even the Jets! The Saints currently possess the No. 9 pick in the NFL draft, and they need to work on quite a few positions including wide receiver and cornerback.The Chargers also need to focus on those key positions and can look at options such as Emeka Egbuka, a wide receiver from Ohio State, Donovan Ezeiruaku, a defensive end from Boston College, and Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron, all of whom could be potentially available at pick No. 22. Similarly The New York Jets, holding the No. 7 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, have various options for how to use this selection. A few analysts believe that the Jets will retain the pick to draft a standout player like Armand Membou, Mason Graham, Tyler Warren, or Tetairoa McMillan. However, others believe the Jets may opt to trade the pick to a team like the New Orleans Saints or Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for additional draft capital.The Saints may prioritise acquiring a quarterback, with Shedeur Sanders emerging as a big favourite. This development could create an opportunity for the Chargers. As often happens in the draft, one team changing its plans could have a ripple effect on others. So, Carr’s injury could ultimately benefit the Chargers, even if it's not in a straightforward manner. With New Orleans' starting quarterback likely out for the entire season, it’s highly probable that the Saints will select Sanders at No. 9. Consequently, the Steelers might feel the need to trade up with the Jets instead of waiting to see if Sanders is still available. If the Saints sense that the Steelers could leapfrog them, they might be motivated to move up two spots to ensure they secure the talented quarterback.Regardless of how it unfolds, the value of the Jets' No. 7 pick in the draft has gone up significantly.