Retirement of New Orleans Saints Quarterback Derek Carr
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr announces retirement due to shoulder injury, ending an 11-year career in the NFL. Carr had a successful career with the Raiders and the Saints, earning Pro Bowl selections and throwing for over 41,000 yards.
Key Points
- Derek Carr announced retirement due to shoulder injury
- Played for the Raiders and the Saints
- Had a successful career with over 41,000 passing yards
Pros
- Successful 11-year career in the NFL
- Named to the Pro Bowl four times
- Threw for over 41,000 yards and 257 touchdowns
Cons
- Retired due to a shoulder injury
- Limited playoff success with only one game played
- Career cut short by injuries