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.

Ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, news broke that New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr was dealing with a shoulder injury that put his status for the upcoming season in jeopardy. Now, after trying both an injection and physical rehabilitation,

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Carr forgoes his $30 million of guaranteed salary this season by retiring. Additionally, the Saints will not seek reimbursement on the $10 million already given to Carr through signing bonus and roster bonus.