Did Derek Carr want to split from the Saints before his shocking retirement announcement earlier this month? That’s a theory being floated in a new ESPN report published Friday, which alleged the 34-year-old quarterback “was open to playing for a new team,

The NFL world was shocked on Saturday when Derek Carr announced his retirement after 11 seasons as a quarterback in the league. His departure from the game was due in large part to a serious injury to his throwing shoulder that likely would've kept him out for the entire 2025 season.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has completed his NFL career. He announced his retirement from the league this past weekend, as he prioritizes his health going forward. Carr has been dealing with a notable shoulder injury since last season.