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Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
What is Derek Carr net worth? All about Saints QB's retirement, his wife and kids
Derek Carr, the quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, shocked NFL fans by announcing his retirement amid a shoulder injury. He made his decision public after consulting with his wife, Heather. 'Upon reflection of prayer, and in discussion with Heather, I've decided to retire from the National Football League,' Carr stated. 'For more than 11 years, we have been incredibly blessed, and we are forever grateful and humbled by this experience.' 'It's difficult to find the right words to express our thanks to all the teammates, coaches, management, ownership, team officials and especially the fans who made this journey so special. Your unwavering support has meant the world to us.' Carr's 2024 season concluded on December 8 due to a concussion and a left-hand injury, but he resumed throwing in March. According to the group, the 34-year-old swiftly started to feel pain in his throwing shoulder, and further medical tests showed 'significant degenerative changes to his rotator cuff.' Before his retirement announcement, Carr disclosed that Heather recently experienced a miscarriage. The former Fresno State player said that he had to take his wife to the hospital right before their planned trip to New Orleans to receive a diagnosis for his shoulder ailment. Carr, who has been married to Heather since 2012, disclosed that he and his spouse were unaware of their pregnancy until the medical professionals told them that she had a miscarriage. Born on January 3, 1990, Neel is from Fresno, California. She completed her education from Fresno Christian High School. Neel and her spouse started the DC4KIDS Touchdown Challenge and they are also involved in multiple charitable events. With their healthcare foundation, the pair has been able to generate money for Valley Children's Hospital. On August 5, 2013, the couple welcomed their first child, a son. They named him Dallas. Deker, their second child, was born on March 17, 2016. While Deakon, the couple's third son, was born in May 2019, their fourth child and the first daughter, Brooklyn, arrived on November 30, 2020. Also Read: Derek Carr retires: Will Tyler Shough replace him as Saints QB? Depth chart here Derek Carr has an estimated net worth of $80 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Before joining the New Orleans Saints of the NFL, Carr was a member of the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders from 2014 to 2022. In 2016, Carr also assisted the Raiders in making it to the postseason for the first time in 14 years.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who Is Derek Carr's Wife? Heather's Kids & Relationship History
Derek Carr is widely known for his football career with the NFL's New Orleans Saints. As the football quarterback recently suffered an injury, fans have been expressing concern for him. Additionally, many wish to know about the person standing by his side in these tough times. So, who is Derek Carr's wife, and when did the pair first meet? Here is everything you need to know about Carr's spouse, their kids, and the couple's relationship history. Who is Derek Carr's wife? Derek Carr's wife is Heather Neel. Neel was born on January 3, 1990, and hails from Fresno, California. She finished her schooling at Fresno Christian High School. Further, she pursued her education at Fresno State University. During her college years, Neel also worked as a waitress at BJ's Brewhouse and is currently a homemaker. Additionally, she and her husband are involved in charitable events and have also created the DC4KIDS Touchdown Challenge. This initiative has helped the couple raise funds for Valley Children's Hospital through its healthcare foundation. How many kids do Derek and Heather Carr have? Derek and Heather Carr have four kids. The couple welcomed their first child, a son, on August 5, 2013, whom they named Dallas. On March 17, 2016, their second child, Deker, was born. In May 2019, the couple had their third son, Deakon. Further, their family expanded on November 30, 2020, with the arrival of their fourth child and first daughter, Brooklyn. Derek and Heather Carr's relationship history Derek and Heather Carr's first meeting took place during their college days at Fresno State University. Heather revealed in a conversation with ABC7 how Derek used a pickup line during their first meeting. He also shared his thoughts on their first meeting: Advertisement 'I asked her if she could come pick me up because I wanted to show her off to my friends because she was so beautiful. They wouldn't believe me. I'm texting this girl. She's so beautiful. I'm gonna marry this girl. And they would laugh at me. We hadn't even hung out yet.' (via PEOPLE) The couple tied the knot on June 29, 2012. The post Who Is Derek Carr's Wife? Heather's Kids & Relationship History appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
