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The Saturday retirement of Derek Carr means the Saints, at least for now, will staged a three-man quarterback derby between 2025 second-round draft pick Tyler Shough, 2024 fifth-round pick Spencer Rattler and 2023 fourth-round pick Jake Haener.
Derek Carr sent shockwaves through the NFL on Saturday when he made the decision to retire after 11 seasons. Although he's now done with football, it doesn't look like Carr is going to have much free time on his hands.
Derek Carr's tenure as a New Orleans Saint was defined by the damage he took. He was an injury report mainstay in his first season, managing to start every week in 2023. He was less fortunate in 2024; his 10 games played were the fewest in a single season of his 11-year NFL career.
Derek Carr recently retired from the NFL. It may seem odd to ask about Carr's legacy. He wasn't a superstar. But he was still an important figure.
In the draft, the New Orleans Saints selected Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough early in the second round. He joins a young and unproven quarterback room that includes second-year signal-caller Spencer Rattler and third-year pro Jake Haener.
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