By Mark Puleo, Jeff Howe, Vic Tafur and Tashan Reed
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr announced his retirement Saturday, the team shared in a news release. The 34-year-old is dealing with a labral tear in his right shoulder and has significant degenerative changes to his rotator cuff, the Saints said.
“Upon reflection of prayer, and in discussion with (my wife) Heather, I’ve decided to retire from the National Football League,” Carr said in the statement. “For more than 11 years, we have been incredibly blessed, and we are forever grateful and humbled by this experience. It’s difficult to find the right words to express our thanks to all the teammates, coaches, management, ownership, team officials and especially the fans who made this journey so special. Your unwavering support has meant the world to us.”
By retiring, Carr will forgo his guaranteed $30 million contract, while the Saints will not seek reimbursement for his $10 million roster and signing bonus, league sources confirmed.
Statement from Derek Carr: pic.twitter.com/31tDccwRuI
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) May 10, 2025
An 11-year pro, Carr spent the last two seasons in New Orleans after a nine-year run with the Raiders to start his career, first in Oakland and later in Las Vegas. Carr retires as…
