He followed one of his old Raiders coaches, Dennis Allen, to the Saints ahead of the 2023 season. He was mostly effective during his time in New Orleans, but injuries hindered his play at times during his first season and he played in only 10 games in 2024 because of injuries.

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.