Saints, former Raiders QB Derek Carr retiring from NFL after 11 seasons

New Orleans Saints and former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr introduced on Saturday morning that he is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons.

“Upon reflection of prayer, and in dialogue with Heather, I’ve determined to retire from the Nationwide Soccer League,” Carr said in a press release. “For greater than 11 years, we’ve been extremely blessed, and we’re eternally grateful and humbled by this expertise.

“It is tough to search out the appropriate phrases to specific our due to all of the teammates, coaches, administration, possession, crew officers and particularly the followers who made this journey so particular. Your unwavering assist has meant the world to us.”

This information comes within the wake of it being revealed final month that Carr may miss the complete 2024 season as a consequence of a shoulder harm, with the Saints stating on Saturday morning that the 34-year-old quarterback had a “labral tear” and “vital degenerative adjustments to his rotator cuff.”

Carr was getting into the third season of a four-year, $150 million cope with the Saints. He missed seven begins final season as a consequence of indirect and hand accidents, respectively. Throughout the ten video games that he began, Carr totaled 2,145 passing yards, 15 passing touchdowns, 5 interceptions and a 101.0 passer ranking, whereas finishing 67.7% of his passes.

Carr, a four-time Professional Bowler, spent the primary 9 seasons of his profession with the Raiders (2014-22), who chosen him with the No. 36 decide within the 2014 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. Throughout his 9 seasons with the franchise, Carr threw for a mixed 35,222 yards and 217 touchdowns, which every stand as first in Raiders historical past.

The Saints are coming off a 5-12 season and chosen Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough with the No. 40 decide within the 2025 NFL Draft, with him including to a quarterback room that features Spencer Ratter — who began six video games final season — and Jake Haener.

It is a growing story. Examine again for updates.

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