The Saints aren't the only team with uncertainty at quarterback, though. The Pittsburgh Steelers await Aaron Rodgers' decision on whether he will continue to play or retire. The Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts have wide-open quarterback competitions.

Carr is dealing with a labral tear in his right shoulder and has significant degenerative changes to his rotator cuff.

New Orleans Saints veteran starting quarterback Derek Carr has decided to retire because of a labral tear and degenerative rotator cuff injury in his right shoulder, the team announced Saturday.