Former NFL Quarterback Derek Carr Joins YouTube TV Analyst Team After Retirement

Derek Carr, who retired unexpectedly from the NFL this offseason due to a torn right labrum and significant rotator cuff damage, has swiftly transitioned into a broadcasting career. The former New Orleans Saints quarterback, who left behind over 41,000 passing yards and 257 touchdowns, will serve as a studio analyst for YouTube TV's broadcast of the NFL season opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil. Carr will join former Saints teammate Tyrann Mathieu, who also retired this summer, alongside other analysts such as Brandon Marshall, Peter Overzet, and NFL veterans Rich Eisen and Kurt Warner. The game will air exclusively on YouTube TV, with Carr providing pregame analysis from the NFL Network studios in Los Angeles. This move allows Carr to remain connected to football without further risking injury, following his decision to retire rather than undergo surgery that would have ended his 2025 season. His quick pivot to media follows in the footsteps of his older brother David Carr, who has been an NFL analyst since 2016.