Summary
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has announced his retirement from the NFL due to a shoulder injury that requires surgery, which would prevent him from playing in the 2025 season. After attempting both rehabilitation and an injection, Carr was informed he would not return to full strength without further procedures, leading him to forgo $30 million in guaranteed salary while allowing the Saints to avoid reimbursement for his $10 million bonuses. In the wake of Carr’s retirement, the Saints opted to draft quarterback Tyler Shough from Louisville in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft instead of addressing the position in the first round.
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