In early May 2025, Derek Carr made his retirement announcement, opting to keep the $10 million roster bonus he had previously received while forgoing a $30 million guaranteed contract for the next season. Carr discussed the difficulty of turning down guaranteed income during an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show on September 11, 2025, but he emphasized that retirement was the best course of action for the Saints and himself. He said, “That part was tough because I didn’t want to have surgery and just sit there and… just take the Saints’ money.” He explained that the decision was based on morality and personal tranquility.
In early May 2025, Derek Carr made a shocking announcement that sent waves through the NFL community: he was officially retiring from professional football. For years, Carr had been known …
In early May 2025, Derek Carr made his retirement announcement, opting to keep the $10 million roster bonus he had previously received while forgoing a $30 million guaranteed contract for the next season. Carr discussed the difficulty of turning down guaranteed income during an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show on September 11, 2025, but he emphasized that retirement was the best course of action for the Saints and himself. He said, “That part was tough because I didn’t want to have surgery and just sit there and… just take the Saints’ money.” He explained that the decision was based on morality and personal tranquility. Read More