Derek Carr's sudden retirement will have little impact on the Saints' 2025 salary cap, but the team will reap some benefits in 2026.

In the weeks before the 2025 NFL Draft, news dropped that Carr was grappling with a shoulder injury that put his availability for the upcoming season in flux. The Saints drafted Louisville QB Tyler Shough in the second round. Weeks later, Carr called it a career after 11 NFL seasons in lieu of undergoing surgery.

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Derek Carr announced he's retiring, and we know that'll help the Saints and the salary cap. But how much help will it be? Let's dig into the numbers.

The New Orleans Saints quarterback made the decision after suffering a labral tear in his right shoulder. Meanwhile, Derek Carr's retirement after 11 seasons has sparked mixed reactions from fans, as they lament how the Saints missed out on drafting ...

Veteran QB Derek Carr is abruptly retiring due to injury, leaving the Saints with three young quarterbacks moving forward. So who's next?

The Saints have announced the sudden retirement of veteran quarterback Derek Carr due to a shoulder injury.

Former Saints quarterback Derek Carr not yet speaking to any reporters about his decision to retire at 34 years old

Derek Carr's NFL career is over... or is it? The now-former New Orleans Saints quarterback announced his retirement last weekend. Carr made the decision amid co

Former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel believes Tyler Shough represents the best immediate solution for the New Orleans Saints' quarterback crisis.