Social media buzzes over Derek Carr's abrupt retirement decision
New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr hangs up his cleats
Weekend mornings typically bring the bustle of Mother's Day preparations or the basketball court, but on this particular Saturday, folks were taken aback by the unexpected retirement of NFL QB Derek Carr. The news, broken by ESPN's Adam Schefter, sent shockwaves through the football world.
While our own Armando Salguero delved into the implications of this move, social media echoed with differing opinions.
What happened? Carr, a 34-year-old veteran, spent 11 seasons in the NFL, nine with Oakland Raiders and the last two with the Saints. His departure comes after a shoulder injury that required surgery, which would have sideline him for the 2025 season. Carr signed a four-year deal with the Saints in March 2023 worth $150 million. Although he wasn't able to lead the Saints to postseason glory, he certainly managed to stir up social media chatter on an otherwise uneventful day in May.
EX-NFL signal callers Dan Orlovsky and Robert Griffin III were among the first to react. "Wow. Good for him. Awesome career. Shaugh you're up," Orlovsky tweeted, while Griffin expressed heartbreak, acknowledging Carr's career-ending injury.
Griffin suggested the Saints consider signing seven-time Pro Bowler Aaron Rodgers as a replacement, despite the team's recent draft pick, Tyler Shough, who was selected in the second round, 40th overall. It seems an unconventional choice, but the situation calls for unconventional measures.
As the Saints adjust to life without Carr and a thinning quarterback room, the future is filled with uncertainty. NBA fanatics rejoice, for Carr's retirement brought about the perfect distraction from the Celtics-Knicks tussle.
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- ESPN's Adam Schefter, known for his breaking news in the sports world, announced Derek Carr's retirement from the NFL, surprising fans on a Saturday morning.
- Derek Carr, a veteran QB who spent 11 seasons in the NFL, including his last two with the New Orleans Saints, hangs up his cleats due to a shoulder injury requiring surgery that would have kept him out for the 2025 season.
- With Carr's retirement, the Saints find themselves in a challenging situation, as they might consider unconventional decisions like signing Aaron Rodgers, a seven-time Pro Bowler, to replace Carr.
- As the Saints navigate through life without Carr and a thinning quarterback room, the American football world, particularly its NFL and NFL football communities, celebrate and reflect on Carr's remarkable career, thus providing a captivating talking point for football enthusiasts.
