New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr announced his retirement, citing his shoulder injury that requires surgery that would knock him out for the 2025 season. And while Carr is still at an age where he could potentially decide to return after a year away from the game if his shoulder fully heals,

The New Orleans Saints say veteran quarterback Derek Carr has decided to retire because of a labral tear in his right shoulder and “significant degenerative changes” to his rotator cuff.

The Saints are signing a quarterback in the wake of Derek Carr's retirement. Former Iowa State QB Hunter Dekkers gets a longer look after trying out.