New Orleans, LA — New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has officially announced his retirement from the National Football League, concluding an 11-year career marked by leadership, resilience, and deep gratitude for the game and its community.
The Saints released a statement on X (formerly Twitter) detailing Carr’s decision, which comes after a recent shoulder injury threatened both his health and future performance. In late March, while preparing for the 2025 season, Carr began experiencing pain in his right shoulder, his first full-volume throwing session since suffering a concussion and a left hand injury on December 8, 2024.
Medical evaluations revealed a labral tear and significant degenerative changes in his rotator cuff. Faced with the possibility of surgery, which would have sidelined him for the entire 2025 season without a guaranteed return to form, Carr, alongside his wife Heather, medical experts, and Saints representatives, opted to step away from the game.
“Upon reflection of prayer, and in discussion with Heather, I’ve decided to retire from the National Football League,” Carr said. “For more than 11 years, we have been incredibly blessed, and we are forever grateful and humbled by this experience. It’s difficult to find the right words to express our thanks to all the teammates, coaches, management, ownership, team officials and especially the fans who made this journey so special. Your unwavering support has meant the world to us.”
Carr’s NFL journey began with the Oakland Raiders in 2014, where he quickly became a cornerstone of the franchise. He later played for the Las Vegas Raiders and most recently joined the New Orleans Saints, bringing veteran leadership to the organization.
Carr retires as one of the most respected quarterbacks of his generation—not just for his statistics, but for his character, faith, and tireless dedication to his team
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