New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr retired last month instead of undergoing surgery that would have put him out for 2025. The QB explained the decision to give up $30 million.

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is set to retire after dealing with a shoulder injury, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported on Saturday, per sources. Carr later announced his retirement from the NFL.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr has been to New Orleans twice in recent weeks to meet with the club doctor at the team facility and his preference is to avoid shoulder surgery, NFL Network's Jane Slater reported Tuesday.

Derek Carr confirmed his shoulder injury during a ChurchLV sermon on Sunday. The New Orleans Saints quarterback confirmed the injury, said nothing is nefarious, and that he and the club continue working through the issue.

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The Saints are not expected to have clarity on Derek Carr's shoulder injury and what the future holds prior to tonight's first round, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday. 

Ahead of Thursday's opening round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Saints general manager Mickey Loomis shed some light on their plans at quarterback but mostly held things close to the vest.

Could the Panthers be one of the 2025 NFL Draft's swing spots at No. 8 overall? GM Dan Morgan told reporters on Tuesday that "we're definitely open to trading back."

QB Derek Carr is dealing with a shoulder injury that threatens his availability for the New Orleans Saints' 2025 season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

With a new regime joining the New Orleans Saints in 2025, head coach Kellen Moore says the team felt "comfortable" moving forward with veteran quarterback Derek Carr.

After several talks with Derek Carr about his 2025 compensation, the New Orleans Saints are converting most of his salary this year into a signing bonus, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Saturday.

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis told a scrum of reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday that the club is planning to have QB Derek Carr return in 2025 despite New Orleans' current salary cap situation.

Could the Saints move on from Derek Carr? Will the Seahawks bid farewell to Tyler Lockett? Matt Okada examines possible candidates to be released from NFC teams as plans come into focus for the 2025 NFL season.

Nick Shook evaluates every quarterback who started a game during the 2024 campaign (including the playoffs) to create one comprehensive ranking -- from 1 to 59 -- for the entire season. 

Speaking at his introductory press conference on Thursday, new Saints head coach Kellen Moore said he feels "fortunate" to have QB Derek Carr and RB Alvin Kamara on the roster despite heading into an offseason full of salary-cap questions for New Orleans.

New Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis met with the media on Monday and discussed a number of topics, including Derek Carr, the team's salary cap situation and the potential for a quick turnaround.

With the 2024 NFL regular season in the books, Nick Shook ranks the starting quarterbacks for all 32 teams. Which MVP candidate -- Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson or Joe Burrow -- finishes at No. 1? 

The New Orleans Saints have a decision to make with starting quarterback Derek Carr this offseason. The QB has a $51 million salary cap figure for 2025 that necessitates a restructuring or potential release. 

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New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr (left hand) underwent further examination recently and he's at least a few weeks away from being able to withstand contact, meaning his season is likely over, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Saints quarterback Jake Haener will make his first NFL start on Sunday against the Washington Commanders, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported Thursday night.

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Derek Carr will miss at least the next several weeks, and his season could be over. NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Monday that Carr did, in fact, suffer a significant fracture to his left, non-throwing hand.

New Orleans defensive lineman Bryan Bresee got a paw on Graham Gano's last-second field goal try, blocking the boot to avoid overtime, clinch the win, and keep the Saints' minuscule postseason dreams alive in a 14-11 road win over the New York Giants.

Brother David Carr breaks down factors of Quarterback Derek Carr's decision to retire after 11 seasons.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo: New Orleans Saints and quarterback Derek Carr had a 'cordial meeting' just before QB's retirement.

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore gives his reaction during a press conference to the retirement announcement made by former Saints quarterback Derek Carr.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reporting New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr retires after 11 seasons due to shoulder injury.

NFL Network's Jane Slater breaks down quarterback Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints' rookie minicamp expectations.

With Saints QB Derek Carr dealing with a shoulder injury that could affect his availability for the 2025 season, the GMFB crew debates what the team will do at the position as the 2025 NFL Draft approaches.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport breaks the latest on the situation with New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr suffering a "serious" shoulder injury that might affect his ability to play at the beginning of the 2025 NFL regular season.

NFL Network's Taylor Bisciotti details the latest behind the Buffalo Bills releasing linebacker Von Miller and that quarterback Sam Darnold is not expected to return for the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo: GM Mickey Loomis believes New Orleans Saints will keep quarterback Derek Carr in 2025.

Doug Nussmeier named New Orleans Saints' new offensive coordinator under head coach Kellen Moore.

'The Insiders' name thier biggest takeaways from Kellen Moore being named New Orleans Saints' new head coach.

NFL National Columnist Judy Battista reports that the New Orleans Saints will decide on Derek Carr's future in next few weeks "NFL GameDay Morning."

Watch the 10 best highlight plays made by the New Orleans Saints in the 2024 NFL Season.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport on latest injury news for New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (hand) and Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (knee).

New Orleans Saints Derek Carr's 11-yard touchdown pass to tight end Juwan Johnson boosts Saints' lead to 13-3 vs. New York Giants.

New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Moreau's one-handed snag goes for 32 yards.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr's 30-yard connection with tight end Juwan Johnson gets Saints into New York Giants' territory.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr's 22-yard laser to wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling gets the Saints off doorstep of their own end zone.

Check out every teams' best play from Week 13 of the 2024 NFL Season.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr finds tight end Foster Moreau for a 22-yard gain against the Cleveland Browns.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr connects with wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling for a 71-yard touchdown against the Cleveland Browns.

Watch the best plays from New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr's 2-touchdown game vs. the Atlanta Falcons during week 10 of the 2024 NFL season.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling catches his second touchdown vs. the Falcons to extends the Saints' lead to 13-7.

The duo of New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr and wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling burns the Atlanta Falcons' secondary again on a 67-yard connection.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr lofts a perfect 40-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Marquez-Valdes Scantling to extend the Saints' lead vs. the Atlanta Falcons to 9-0.