New Orleans Saints starting quarterback Derek Carr made the shocking decision to retire at 34 on Saturday morning. Here is what the Saints quarterback room now looks like after a lingering shoulder injury forced Carr into retirement.

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.

A four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Carr was plagued by a shoulder injury that threatened his playing status for the 2025 season and potentially beyond.