NEW ORLEANS -- New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is retiring, the team announced on Saturday.
The team said that Carr had a labral tear and degenerative rotator cuff damage to his right throwing shoulder.
"Upon reflection of prayer, and in discussion with Heather, I've decided to retire from the National Football League" Carr said in a statement released by the team. "For more than 11 years, we have been incredibly blessed and we are forever grateful and humbled by this experience. It's difficult to find the right words to express our thanks to all the teammates, coaches, management, ownership, team officials and especially the fans who made this journey so special. Your unwavering support has meant the world to us."
Carr's retirement comes after the Saints drafted quarterback Tyler Shough with their second-round pick this year.
