Winners of 11 consecutive division titles from 2009-2019, the New England Patriots have spiraled to back-to-back last-place finishes in the AFC East. The Pats have been to one playoff game in the past five seasons and haven't won a postseason tilt since 2018. SEE MORE >>

In the weeks before the 2025 NFL Draft, news dropped that Carr was grappling with a shoulder injury that put his availability for the upcoming season in flux. The Saints drafted Louisville QB Tyler Shough in the second round. Weeks later, Carr called it a career after 11 NFL seasons in lieu of undergoing surgery.

After Derek Carr's retirement, Drew Brees isn't ready to anoint Tyler Shough as the next Saints starting quarterback. Here's why.