Derek Carr may not be done after all.

The four-time Pro Bowler is 'very serious' about unretiring and returning to the NFL in 2026, according to reports from Jordan Schultz. And here's the kicker: Multiple teams with winning aspirations have expressed real interest in the veteran quarterback.

Wait, what? Carr retired just weeks ago. Now he wants back in? This is starting to feel like Tom Brady's unretirement 2.0 - except let's be clear here, Carr is no Brady.

But if you're a team desperate for quarterback help, I get the appeal. Carr has thrown for over 36,000 yards in his career, made four Pro Bowls, and shown he can run an NFL offense at a high level. In a league where quarterback play wins championships and rookie QBs are a total crapshoot, bringing in a proven veteran makes sense.

Here's where it gets complicated: Carr's rights still belong to the New Orleans Saints. If he wants to come back, New Orleans would either need to trade him or release him. And given how that relationship ended - with Carr essentially benched before retiring - I'm guessing the Saints won't stand in his way.

So who might be interested? Any team that doesn't have a clear answer at quarterback and thinks they're one piece away from contending. That could be Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Tennessee, or any number of franchises that struck out in the draft or free agency.

Carr spent nine years in Oakland/Las Vegas before joining the Saints, and while he never won a playoff game, he was consistently solid. The problem is, "consistently solid" doesn't get you very far in today's NFL. You need a guy who can elevate your team, not just manage it.

Here's my take: If Carr is serious about coming back, he needs to be honest with himself about what role he's accepting. Is he a starter? A high-end backup? A bridge quarterback for a team drafting a rookie?

Because if he's expecting to walk into a starting job and command $30 million a year, that's not happening. But if he's willing to be a veteran presence, mentor a young QB, and step in when needed? Yeah, there's a market for that.

The timing is interesting too. We're past the draft, past most of free agency - this is the time when teams start to panic if they don't have a quarterback. That's when guys like Carr get phone calls.

Remember, Carr is only 34 years old. That's not ancient in quarterback years. If he stayed in shape during his brief retirement and still has the arm, he could absolutely help someone.

But here's the question nobody's asking: Why did he retire in the first place? What changed in just a few weeks that made him want to come back? Is this about the love of the game, or is this about realizing retirement is boring and he misses the spotlight?

Whatever the reason, Carr is apparently ready to suit up again. And in a league always desperate for quarterbacks, somebody will give him a chance.

That's what sports is all about, folks. Second chances and never say never.