When Derek Carr opted to retire earlier in the offseason, the New Orleans Saints and newly signed head coach Kellen Moore were left scrambling for options under ...

Carr's decision to walk away was costly. He had two seasons remaining on the four-year, $150 million deal he signed with the Saints during the 2023 NFL offseason. New Orleans allowed him to keep a ...

It was Derek Carr's surprise retirement due to a serious shoulder injury. The Saints drafted Carr's replacement in the second round, and for his part, Tyler Shough is excited to seize the ...

Derek Carr entered the NFL as a second round choice in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders out of Fresno State. He was with the Raiders for nine seasons before his release, then joining the ...

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.

However, Carr is currently adjusting to retirement lifestyle – and is enjoying every minute of it. "My agent literally texted me a few days ago and he said, 'Hey, just checking it in.

Carr's retirement, according to Spotrac, leaves dead cap hits of nearly $14.5 million in 2025 and $35.7 million in 2026. But as part of hanging it up, Carr agreed to pay back his $30 million ...

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 ...

Perhaps one of the biggest post-draft NFL headlines centered on New Orleans Saints ’ QB Derek Carr’s retirement. Carr left the NFL as a 4-time Pro Bowler, playing for two franchises: Oakland ...

Derek Carr Gives Further Explanation On Retirement From Saints. Carr’s retirement also caused him to pass up $30 million in guaranteed money, thereby also opening up cap space for New Orleans ...

The quarterback's retirement, according to Spotrac, left a dead cap hit of $14.5 million in 2025 and $35.7 million in 2026 for the Saints. Carr has to pay back his $30 million salary to the team ...