The New Orleans Saints did not officially process Derek Carr's retirement on Tuesday. But there wasn't much reason to do so at the first opportunity.

Days after Derek Carr's retirement from the NFL became official, the former Saints quarterback opened up about why he decided not to stick around another season with the New Orleans Saints despite a shoulder injury. Carr, 34, left the team in the best way he felt possible af ter opting not to get surgery.

To deal with a significant shoulder injury, surgery was considered an option, as was trying to play through it, but former Saints quarterback Derek Carr says he ultimately didn't feel right with either possibility.