Derek Carr couldn’t stay out of the game for too long. After the former Saints quarterback stunningly retired this offseason, ...

NFL Derek Carr’s shock retirement comes with rumors of flirtation outside Saints in new twist By Erich Richter Published May 16, 2025, 5:11 p.m. ET ...

Carr surprisingly announced his retirement from the NFL on May 10, ending an 11-year career. The Saints said the 34-year-old was dealing with a labral tear in his right shoulder and had ...

Carr, 34, retired after 11 NFL seasons due to an injury that the Saints described as a labral tear accompanied by significant degenerative changes to his rotator cuff in his right throwing shoulder.

Derek Carr was due $30 million in guaranteed salary in 2025, whether or not he played a snap for the New Orleans Saints. But he turned it down to opt for retirement while walking away from far ...

In his first season with the Saints (2023), Carr totaled 3,878 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, eight interceptions and a 97.7 passer rating, while completing 68.4% of his passes.