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.

Quarterback Derek Carr’s decision to retire may have come as a shock publicly, but it sounds like he and the New Orleans Saints had no plans to go into the season together.A new detail emerged about Carr’s relationship with the Saints following the quarterback’s retirement announcement on Saturday.

Derek Carr has announced his retirement from the NFL after 11 seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints, winning four Pro Bowl selections during his career