Derek Carr retires: Will Tyler Shough replace him as Saints QB? Depth chart here

Derek Carr on Saturday announced that he is retiring, leaving a massive vacuum in the New Orleans Saints' offense.

Updated on: May 10, 2025, 20:34:37 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Derek Carr on Saturday announced that he is retiring, leaving a massive vacuum in the New Orleans Saints' offense. The 34-year-old was nursing a shoulder injury, putting his 2025 season in jeopardy. He reportedly tried both an injection and physical rehabilitation, but has not been able to recover.

Derek Carr has retired from the NFL (File/AP)

“Upon reflection of prayer, and in discussion with Heather, I've decided to retire from the National Football League. For more than 11 years, we have been incredibly blessed, and we are forever grateful and humbled by this experience,” Carr said in a statement.

“It's difficult to find the right words to express our thanks to all the teammates, coaches, management, ownership, team officials and especially the fans who made this journey so special. Your unwavering support has meant the world to us,” he added.

In the 2024 regular season, Carr played in 10 games before a shoulder injury ended his season. He completed 184 of 273 passes (67.4%) for 2,145 yards, averaging 7.9 yards per attempt. Carr threw 15 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, achieving a passer rating of 97.9. Additionally, he had 24 rushing attempts for 83 yards and 1 rushing touchdown.

New Orleans Saints 2025 Quarterback Depth Chart Post-Derek Carr Retirement

Tyler Shough (QB1, Rookie)

2024 College Stats (Louisville): 3,195 yards, 23 TD, 6 INT, 9-4 record

NFL Stats: None (no 2024 games played)

Spencer Rattler (QB2)

2024 NFL Stats: 6 games started, 0-6 record, 932 yards (combined with Haener), 3 TD, 3 INT, 54.7% completion

2024 College Stats: N/A (drafted in 2024)

Jake Haener (QB3)

2024 NFL Stats: 1 start, 9/13 passes, 107 yards (preseason), benched at halftime

2024 College Stats: N/A (drafted in 2023)

Taysom Hill (QB4/Emergency, ATH)

Career NFL QB Stats (through 2024): 2,348 yards, 11 TD, 8 INT

2024 Stats: Limited by ACL tear, no QB starts

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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