New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr shocked the NFL world on Saturday when he announced his retirement at the age of just 34. The four-time Pro Bowler had been working his way back from a concussion and left hand injury suffered in a Week 14 win over the New York Giants that ended his season,

New Orleans Saints veteran quarterback Derek Carr is retiring because of a labral tear in his right shoulder and “significant degenerative changes” to his rotator cuff, the team announced

Derek Carr has announced his retirement. In late March, while ramping up his preparation for the 2025 season, Derek experienced pain in his right shoulder. It was his first time throwing a football at significant volume since recovering from both a concussion and left hand... pic.twitter.com/SrcJEzDDnU