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Derek Carr
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\n Published May 10, 2025 9:39 AM PDT
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr<\/a> is walking away from the NFL at 34 years old, he announced Saturday morning … with reports saying the retirement is due to a serious shoulder injury.<\/p>\n

The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback — who spent the majority of his career with the Oakland and Las Vegas Raiders — addressed the decision in a statement … saying after praying and talking things over with his wife, Heather, he came to the conclusion that his playing days are over.<\/p>\n

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“For more than 11 years, we have been incredibly blessed, and we are forever grateful and humbled by this experience,” the 2014 second-round pick said in a statement released by the Saints.<\/p>\n

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“It’s difficult to find the right words to express our thanks to all the teammates, coaches, management, ownership, team officials and especially the fans who made this journey so special.”<\/p>\n

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According to the Saints, Carr started experiencing pain in his right shoulder as he kickstarted his prep for the 2025 season … his first time throwing hard since suffering a hand injury and concussion on Dec. 8.<\/p>\n

Scans on the area later determined Carr was dealing with a labral tear and “significant degenerative changes to his rotator cuff.”<\/p>\n

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Carr could have opted for surgery, the team stated … but it would have forced him to sit out the entire 2025 season — and there was no guarantee he would ever get back to 100%.<\/p>\n

“Your unwavering support has meant the world to us,” he added.<\/p>\n

Derek Carr is publicly speaking about his shoulder injury. During a church service in Las Vegas (@TheChurchLV<\/a>), he said he has been in contact with #Saints<\/a> officials, has gotten an MRI and says everyone is trying to figure out the next steps. pic.twitter.com\/ud2GRiHixI<\/a><\/p>\n

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Carr opened up on his injury last month during a church service … and used it to speak out on how outside opinions don’t matter, only “the word of God” does.<\/p>\n

Carr, whose older brother, David<\/a>, also played in the NFL, finished his career with just over 41,200 yards, 257 touchdowns and 112 interceptions.<\/p>\n