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Ex-NFL QB Derek Carr joins UCLA staff in special advisor role

Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr has transitioned to the collegiate ranks, accepting a position as a special advisor to UCLA head coach Bob Chesney.

By · Published August 11, 2026 at 04:26 UTC · Updated August 11, 2026 at 05:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: NOLA.com · CBS News · UCLA Bruins · ESPN · On3.

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The brief

Derek Carr has officially joined the UCLA football coaching staff. The former Saints and Raiders quarterback will serve in an advisory capacity to head coach Bob Chesney. This move marks Carr's entry into the college coaching landscape following his tenure in the professional league.

UCLA Bruins, ESPN, and On3 confirm the appointment as a direct advisory role for the program’s leadership. NOLA.com and CBS News emphasize the scope of the position, noting his specific collaboration with the coaching staff under Chesney. The reports focus on the shift from player to advisor within the university structure.

Coverage does not yet specify the duration of the appointment or the specific day-to-day responsibilities Carr will undertake in this role. Details regarding the formal contract structure, potential impact on recruitment efforts, and whether this position is a permanent career transition are not addressed in current materials. The public record does not disclose any future schedule for his on-field activities.

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Quick answers

What is Derek Carr's new role at UCLA?

He has been appointed as a special advisor to head coach Bob Chesney.

Which organizations have confirmed the news?

UCLA Bruins, ESPN, On3, CBS News, and NOLA.com have all reported the hire.

Is Derek Carr still active in the NFL?

The reports identify him as a former NFL quarterback, though they do not provide specific details regarding his current status in the professional league.

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