Derek Carr retired during the 2025 NFL offseason because of a shoulder injury. He believes it was the right move despite leaving money on the table.

Veteran safety Terrell Burgess is one of three New Orleans Saints players to switch jersey numbers in the wake of Derek Carr's retirement.

To deal with a significant shoulder injury, surgery was considered an option, as was trying to play through it, but former Saints quarterback Derek Carr says he ultimately didn't feel right with either possibility.