Earlier this week, the football world was shocked by the announcement of New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr’s retirement from the National Football League. Carr cited a degenerative shoulder injury as the reason for his decision, stating that it was the right choice for him at this time.
However, reports later surfaced, indicating that Carr also did not want to become a "transition QB" for the Saints and rookie QB Tyler Shough in the future. This raised questions about whether Carr might consider unretiring once he fully recovers from his shoulder injury.
NFL insider Mike Florio recently discussed the possibility of Carr returning to the NFL in an article on NBC Sports Pro Football Talk. According to a trusted source close to the situation, Florio stated that it is "extremely unlikely" that Carr will make a comeback. The source mentioned that Carr is already making other professional plans, suggesting that a return to the NFL may not be part of his future endeavors.
The 2024 season was a challenging one for Carr, as he struggled with injuries and inconsistent performance. Throughout the season, he dealt with an oblique injury in Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs and a hand injury in Week 14 against the New York Giants, limiting him to only 10 games. Despite his struggles, Carr managed to put up solid numbers, finishing the season with 2,145 passing yards, 16 total touchdowns, and five interceptions.
Carr leaves the NFL as the Raiders’ all-time leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns, and completions, with an impressive legacy to his name.
In conclusion, while there may be speculation about Carr potentially unretiring in the future, sources close to the situation indicate that it is unlikely to happen. Carr seems to be focused on other professional endeavors outside of football, making a return to the NFL seem distant at this point.
The original article by Mike Florio on NBC Sports Pro Football Talk can be found here.
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