Derek Carr shockingly retired from the NFL last month because of a shoulder injury that required surgery and would have likely sidelined him for the 2025 season. The quarterback could've easily undergone surgery and pocketed the $30 million he was owed in base salary for the upcoming season and then retired ahead of next season,

Days after Derek Carr's retirement from the NFL became official, the former Saints quarterback opened up about why he decided not to stick around another season with the New Orleans Saints despite a shoulder injury. Carr, 34, left the team in the best way he felt possible af ter opting not to get surgery.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr stunned the league last month by abruptly retiring. As explained at the time, he gave up $30 million by choosing not to have surgery to repair a shoulder injury and miss the 2025 season.