Derek Carr announced his retirement from the NFL on May 10, citing a labral tear and significant degenerative changes to his rotator cuff. After considering surgery and playing through the injury, he chose retirement, asserting he didn't want to collect money without contributing to the team. Carr had signed a hefty four-year contract worth $150 million but forfeited his 2025 salary. The New Orleans Saints are now exploring options with their quarterbacks in training camp, while Carr contemplates a future in broadcasting or coaching.
Carr announced his retirement May 10, with the Saints saying the quarterback had a labral tear and 'significant degenerative changes to his rotator cuff.'
'I wouldn't have been able to play if I had the surgery, and then if I tried to play with it, I wasn't near 100%, and so that doesn't help them either.'
'That part was tough because I didn't want to have surgery and just sit there and -- it sounds crazy but -- just take the Saints money.'
With Carr retired, the Saints are now holding a quarterback competition among second-round pick Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener.
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