There is some precedent for quarterbacks making a return to the NFL at age 35 or older. Tom Brady announced his retirement in February 2022 only to announce his return 40 days later. Brett Favre retired and returned multiple times prior to his final NFL season in 2010. But neither of those situations involved Carr's shoulder injury.

Derek Carr certainly made the most of his first day of NFL retirement. The wife of the former Saints quarterback posted a new video Saturday of what Carr, 34, did in his free time after announcing Saturday he’s stepping away from the game following 11 years in the league.

The Saints are signing a quarterback in the wake of Derek Carr's retirement. Former Iowa State QB Hunter Dekkers gets a longer look after trying out.