The New York Times

Derek Carr said retiring, giving up $30 million Saints salary was ‘the right thing to do’

While nursing a severe shoulder injury, Derek Carr said he chose to retire because he couldn’t “just take” the New Orleans Saints’ money while sidelined for the 2025 season. Carr surprisingly ...
Yahoo! Sports

Bill Romanowski: Derek Carr not the guy to lead Raiders to a Super Bowl

Derek Carr had a rough 2018 season, and his offseason hasn't been much better. Last week, Carr got into a war of words with the hosts of First Take after they questioned his desire. Now, former ...
USA Today

Derek Carr explains retirement decision: 'I never played just for the money'

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr discovered he was dealing with a significant shoulder injury during the 2025 NFL offseason. Carr spent months considering his options regarding the ...
Bleacher Report

Derek Carr Says 'It Wasn't Easy' to Give Up $30M Saints Contract, Retire from NFL

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr says it "wasn't easy" to pass on $30 million by retiring from the NFL ahead of the 2025 season. Carr announced his retirement in March after ...