Saints Take Final Steps to End Derek Carr Era in New Orleans

Derek Carr’s Brother Confirms New Offer From Big TV Network After Retirement From Saints

Back in March, Derek Carr picked up a football for the first time in months. The guy was rehabbing a concussion and a fractured left hand from a brutal December game against the Giants. But let’s face it—just when he began throwing again, something felt off. A sharp pain in his right shoulder. Yes, his throwing arm. Medical scans revealed that Derek Carr has a torn labrum and “significant degenerative changes to his rotator cuff.” Just like that…

Retired Carr: Couldn't 'just take' Saints' money

To deal with a significant shoulder injury, surgery was considered an option, as was trying to play through it, but former Saints quarterback Derek Carr says he ultimately didn't feel right with either possibility.

Ex-Saints QB Derek Carr explains why he retired, turning down $30M in guaranteed money

Carr, after 11 pro seasons, announced his retirement in May

Derek Carr Explains Why He Gave Up $30 Million And Decided To Retire: "I Don't Play For The Money"

One of the biggest shockers of the offseason was Derek Carr’s decision to retire from the NFL due to a shoulder injury that required surgery and would have likely sidelined him for the entire 2025 season. The quarterback could’ve opted to undergo surgery and cashed in on the $30 million he was owed in base […]

Why Derek Carr turned down $30 million to retire

Derek Carr might be the most noble man in football. The former Saints and Raiders quarterback told Front Office Sports in an interview that part of his decision to retire was related to not wanting to just get cut a big check from the Saints.

Derek Carr Had Heartfelt Reason for Leaving $30 Million on the Table in Saints Contract

Carr retired last month because of a shoulder injury that requires surgery.