New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr decided to retire from the NFL on Saturday with a shoulder injury, marking a shocking conclusion to the months-long saga between the 34-year-old and the team.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is retiring, the team announced Saturday. The team said that Carr had a labral tear and degenerative rotator cuff damage to his right throwing shoulder. "Upon reflection of prayer,

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is retiring due to a shoulder injury that requires surgery, NFL Network is reporting. Carr took an injection for the injury and has worked through rehab, but the shoulder reportedly hasn't responded as hoped.