The Saints underwent a series of changes during the offseason, securing a new head coach and taking a slew of promising talents in the NFL Draft. On Saturday, they encountered another, as veteran quarterback Derek Carr announced his retirement from the NFL effective immediately,

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Now, Shough, who’s already 25 years old, has the clearest path to winning the starting quarterback job in New Orleans. Yet, he’s set to join a competition that also features 2023 fourth-round pick Jake Haener and 2024 fifth-round pick Spencer Rattler. Naturally, Shough is the favorite to win the job.

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Derek Carr's retirement did the New Orleans Saints a massive favor with what it means for the franchise's books.

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — According to the New Orleans Saints, quarterback Derek Carr announced his retirement from the NFL Saturday morning. The QB was battling a right shoulder injury, and the franchise announced the specifics as well as severity of the ...

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This leaves the Saints in a real predicament at quarterback, leaving the room to Spencer Rattler, Tyler Shough, and Jake Haener for the 2025 season. Why did Derek Carr retire? The