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UCLA hires former NFL QB Derek Carr to coaching staff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 7:04 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

UCLA hires former NFL QB Derek Carr to coaching staff

Summary

UCLA Bruins football has announced the hiring of former NFL quarterback Derek Carr as a special advisor to head coach Bob Chesney. Carr's role will involve assisting with game-planning strategies and working directly with the Bruins' quarterbacks. Chesney expressed confidence in Carr’s extensive experience, highlighting his impact on developing young players. Carr, a four-time Pro-Bowler, played 11 seasons in the NFL, finishing his career last year. The Bruins are expected to benefit from Carr's insights as they prepare for the upcoming season. The team returns quarterback Nico Iamaleava as the starter after a successful stint at Tennessee.

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•Derek Carr joins UCLA as a special advisor to Bob Chesney.
•Carr will assist with game-planning and work with quarterbacks.
•He played 11 NFL seasons, primarily with the Raiders and Saints.
•Nico Iamaleava is returning as the Bruins' starting quarterback.
•Chesney cites Carr's experience and passion for the game.

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7:04 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA Football Adds Former NFL QB to Staff

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The UCLA Bruins are adding a former NFL quarterback to their staff to assist with their own QBs. The post UCLA Football Adds Former NFL QB to Staff appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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