Derek Carr Retires After 11 Seasons, 4-Time Pro Bowler Leaves Saints with $30 Million Relief

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Updated May 10, 2025, 03:03 PM

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has announced his retirement from the NFL after 11 seasons, due to a shoulder injury that would require surgery and sideline him for the 2025 season. Carr, aged 34, had been dealing with the injury and tried various treatments, including an injection and rehabilitation, but none could return him to full health without further surgery. Carr's retirement decision comes after playing his first nine seasons with the Raiders, where he was a four-time Pro Bowler and became the franchise's all-time leader in passing yards, completions, and touchdowns. He joined the Saints for the last two seasons, compiling a 14-13 record and throwing for 6,023 yards, 40 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. Throughout his career, Carr amassed 257 touchdowns, over 41,000 passing yards, placing him in the top 25 all-time, and finished third in the 2016 MVP voting. The retirement allows the Saints to gain $30 million in cash and cap relief, while Carr retains his $10 million roster bonus from March. The team will not seek reimbursement for his signing bonus. With Carr's departure, the Saints' quarterback room now consists of 2025 second-round pick Tyler Shough, 2024 fourth-round selection Spencer Rattler, Jake Haener, and veteran Ben DiNucci.

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Yahoo Sports

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Derek Carr spoke on his retirement from the NFL 🙏 https://t.co/aNFB03Gq1g

NFL

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Derek Carr announces his retirement from the NFL 🏈 11 seasons 🏈 4x Pro Bowler 🏈 257 TDs 🏈 41k passing yards (top 25 all-time) 🏈 3rd-place in 2016 MVP vote https://t.co/Z9oN3IIz5W https://t.co/cbS10XuAn6

Mick Akers

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Saints QB Derek Carr retires from the NFL. Carr was drafted by the Raiders 2014 and played 9 seasons for the Silver & Black. Carr has the most passing yards, pass completions and passing TDs in Raiders history. #vegas #nfl #raidernation https://t.co/lFmLojEiE3