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Derek Carr joins UCLA coaching staff, ending NFL comeback hopes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:34 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Derek Carr joins UCLA coaching staff, ending NFL comeback hopes
Summary

Derek Carr announced he will be joining UCLA as a special advisor to the head coach, ending his aspirations for an NFL comeback. Despite interest from six NFL teams, Carr cited degenerative shoulder issues that hindered his ability to return to the league. After 11 seasons in the NFL, including 41,245 passing yards and 257 touchdowns, he officially retired on May 10, 2025. Carr expressed excitement about mentoring quarterbacks at UCLA and collaborating with Bruins GM Darrick Yray. This marks a shift in his career as he moves from player to coach, seeking to impact future talent.

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  • •Derek Carr retires from NFL after injuries prevented a successful comeback.
  • •He joins UCLA coaching staff to mentor quarterbacks.
  • •Carr hopes to influence the program as a special advisor.
  • •He played 11 NFL seasons before retiring on May 10, 2025.
  • •Carr had been approached by six NFL teams for a potential return.
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  • 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — “Didn’t Work Out”: Derek Carr Opens Up on Failed NFL Comeback After Joining UCLA’s Coaching Staff
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Derek Carr is officially returning to the gridiron. But he won’t be strapping on his pads and cleats to play in the NFL.

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