Derek Carr reveals what it will take for him to return to NFL

Two seasons removed from last playing in the NFL, Derek Carr is still receiving interest from teams. However, it will take a "special situation" to convince the veteran gunslinger to put an NFL uniform back on and return to action. 

Speaking out for the first time since hinting about his possible interest in playing again, Carr, who last played in 2024 with the New Orleans Saints, revealed some news while also making his intentions clear during an appearance on NFL Network's Good Morning Football live from competing in the American Century Championship golf event. 

Derek Carr only wants to play for a true contender 

“I never say never,” said Carr when asked about the prospects of seeing sign with a team. 

But even though he's not shutting the door completely, the 35-year-old family man isn't interested in enduring the NFL grind unless it's truly worth it. 

"It would take a special situation. There were multiple teams that reached out to me this offseason. I won’t say who or how, but they reached out and were gauging my interest on what I wanted to do. They were good, solid football teams."

Carr wasn't excited about any of the teams interested 

Without knowing which teams called Carr, it's fair to assume none of them stood out enough to get him excited enough. Simply put, Carr must not believe any of the teams he's talked to have a legitimate shot at making a Super Bowl, something that eluded him during his 11 NFL seasons.