UCLA will be bringing a veteran NFL signal-caller into the building for the 2026 season. ESPN reported Monday night that former Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr will be joining the staff as a special advisor to new head coach Bob Chesney. Carr, a native of Bakersfield, California, who played at Fresno State, retired from the NFL in May 2025 after 11 seasons. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementNow, the four-time Pro Bowler joins a staff that has brought a lot of excitement to Los Angeles after it led James Madison to a College Football Playoff appearance last season. This article originally appeared on College Sports Wire: UCLA adds former NFL quarterback to Bob Chesney's coaching staff