One month after a reported shoulder injury left his status for the 2025 season up in the air, Derek Carr is retiring from the NFL at the age of 34. Carr said in a statement announcing his retirement that he made the decision "upon reflection of prayer" and after discussing the situation with his wife, Heather.

Derek Carr explained his decision to retire after 11 years in the NFL in a statement through the New Orleans Saints' team website.

Derek Carr's abrupt retirement leaves the Saints among many NFL teams with no answers at quarterback. Quarterback Derek Carr's abrupt retirement on Saturday leaves the New Orleans Saints in a terrible spot at the position. Carr was in the second year of a four-year contract, and there are no other veterans on the current roster.