The Derek Carr shoulder injury saga came to an abrupt end as he unexpectedly announced his retirement while the New Orleans Saints' three day minicamp was being held May 9-11. Carr's injury had been creating uncertainty around the Saints' quarterback position ever since he started ramping up his preparation for the 2025 season in late March.

Derek Carr is retiring from the NFL, which means the Tyler Shough era in New Orleans is coming sooner than expected.

Drew Brees is eager to see a young QB like Tyler Shough start for the Saints, but he advocates for signing an experienced pro to mentor the young gun.