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,

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, it's "extremely unlikely" that Carr will return. He's already making other professional plans. While Carr eventually will land on the

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.