Former Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr is retiring because of ‘significant degenerative changes’ to his right shoulder

By BRETT MARTEL

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints veteran starting quarterback Derek Carr has decided to retire because of a labral tear in his right shoulder and “significant degenerative changes” to his rotator cuff, the team announced Saturday.

Carr, 34, has played for 11 pro seasons since being selected out of Fresno State by the then-Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft.

He was acquired by the Saints as a free agent in 2023 but had mixed results in New Orleans...