According to sources close to NFL Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo Saints quarterback Derek Carr announced his retirement from the NFL due to an offseason shoulder injury.
In an abrupt turn of events, the New Orleans Saints will enter the 2025 NFL season with a new starting quarterback under center.
According to sources close to NFL Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo, Saints quarterback Derek Carr announced his retirement from the NFL after an 11-year career. The decision came in the wake of Carr searching for a non-surgical solution to his nagging offseason shoulder injury.
The New Orleans Saints official website provided further insight into Carr’s injury which led to his eventual 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 injury sustained during play on December 8, 2024. Derek immediately contacted the Saints Medical Team.
Eventually, medical scans determined objectively that Derek sustained a labral tear and also had significant degenerative changes to his rotator cuff.
Since that time, Derek, his representation, the Saints Medical Team and outside medical experts have worked together to determine the best path forward.
