New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr confirming over the weekend that he was retiring due to reasons related to a significant shoulder injury seemed to be the final chapter of a saga that had hovered over the Saints since the end of the 2024 regular season.

Derek Carr's retirement did the New Orleans Saints a massive favor with what it means for the franchise's books.

Derek Carr once again made himself the main character of the offseason, abruptly announcing his retirement, leaving the Saints in an even worse position at quarterback than when C