New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons resulting from a proper shoulder damage.
The Saints mentioned on Saturday Carr had a labral tear and degenerative rotator cuff harm to his proper throwing shoulder.
Carr, 34, had been experiencing discomfort in his shoulder since sustaining a left hand damage throughout a recreation towards the New York Giants on December 8.
“Upon reflection of prayer, and in discussion with (wife) Heather, I’ve decided to retire from the National Football League,” Carr mentioned.
“For greater than 11 years, we’ve been extremely blessed, and we’re ceaselessly grateful and humbled by this expertise.
“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.”
The Saints, of their assertion, mentioned Carr made the choice after consulting with medical specialists.
“Surgery was an option, jeopardizing the entire 2025 season, yet there was no guarantee Derek would return to the level of strength, function and performance of play to which he was accustomed,” the crew mentioned.
The Saints chosen quarterback Tyler Shough within the second spherical of the 2025 NFL Draft final month. In addition they have 2024 fifth-round decide Spencer Rattler and 2023 fourth-round choice Jake Haener on the roster.
Carr was 14-13 because the starter in New Orleans over two seasons, though he was restricted to 10 video games in 2024 resulting from accidents.
A four-time Professional Bowl choice, Carr has thrown for 41,245 yards and 257 touchdowns towards 112 interceptions for the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders (2014-22) and Saints. He was chosen by the Raiders within the second spherical of the 2014 NFL Draft out of Fresno State.
