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

The New Orleans Saints and former field marshal of the Raiders of Los Vegas, Derek Carr, announced on Saturday morning that retires from the NFL after 11 seasons.

“After the reflection of prayer, and in discussion with Heather, I decided to retire from the National Football League,” Carr said in a statement. “For more than 11 years, we have an incredible blessed leg, and we are always grateful and humiliated by this experience.

“It is difficult to find the right words to express our thanks to all teammates, coaches, administration, property, team officials and specials who made this trip so special. His unwavering support has meant the world for us.”

This news occurs following its revelation last month that Carr is lost all season 2025 due to the possible right shoulder surgery, with the Saints affirming on Saturday morning that the 34 -year -old Neenterative Back “and the” significant tar “and” and HHH hefal “y” y “y” y “y” y “y” y “y” y “y” y “y” y “y” y “y y” y “y” y “y” y “y” y “y” y “y” y “y” y “y” y “y” y “y” y “

Shortly after announcing his retirement, he brought a longer message of “gratitude” on social networks.

“‘Thank you’ does not say enough. My incredible family and friends, thanks for their love and support. To the organizations of the assailants and the saints, Mr. Davis and Mrs. Benson thank you for giving me the burden to live.”

“To Every Coach Who Shaped Me, Every Teammate I Went To Battle with, and Every Opponent Who Pushed Me I’m Grateful for The Grind, The Memories, and The Brother Hood. LOWS, LOWS, LOWS, LOWS, LOWS, LOWS, LOWS, LOWS, LOWS, LOWS, LOWS, LOWS, LOWS, LOWS, MINIMUM, MINIMUM, MINIMUM, MINIMUM, MINIMUM, MINIMUM, MINIMUM, MINIMUM, MINIMUM, MINIMUM, MINIMUM, LOW, LOW, LOW.

Carr was the third season of a four -year treatment and $ 150 million with the Saints. Seven openings were lost last season due to oblique and manual injuries. In the 10 games that began, Carr presented 2,145 aerial yards, 15 TouchDowns passengers, five interceptions and a 101.0 pin rating while completing 67.7% of its passes.

Carr, four times players, spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Raiders (2014-22), who selected him with NO. 36 Choose in the eraser of the 2014 NFL outside the state of Fresno. In his nine seasons with the franchise, Carr launched a total of 35,222 yards and 217 touchdowns, which each occupies the first place in the history of the Raiders. He joined the Saints in 2023, with the team with a 14-13 combined with him under the center from 2023-24.

The Saints come from a 5-12 season and selected the Louisville field marshal, Tyler Shegh, with selection No. 40 in the NFL 2025 draft, with him to a field marshal room that includes Spencer Ratter, who started six games for New Orleans last season, and Jake Haener. They also have Kellen Moore as their new chief coach. This is the first head training work for Moore, who was previously the offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers and the Dallas Cowboys.

[Related: After Derek Carr’s retirement, where do Saints go from here at quarterback?]

The last time a field marshal who was four times Pro Bowler retired abruptly due to long -term injury concerns was Andrew Luck. In August 2019, he announced that he was calling him a career due to variant injuries he had suffered for his career, including those that give him shoulder and ankle. Luck was 29 years when he retired.

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