HEARTBREAKING: Saints QB Derek Carr Says He Rushed His Wife to the ER for a Miscarriage Amid Injury Trip to New Orleans
In a moment that reminded fans of the humanity behind the helmet, New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr opened up about a deeply personal and painful experience. What was meant to be a routine visit to New Orleans for his shoulder injury evaluation turned into an emergency hospital visit of a different kind — as he rushed his wife, Heather, to the emergency room due to a miscarriage.
Speaking candidly during a recent interview, Carr revealed the emotional and physical toll the experience has taken on their family. “We were supposed to be coming to New Orleans to look at my shoulder,” he shared, “but instead, I was in the ER with Heather. She was losing the baby.
Carr, a devoted family man and outspoken Christian, choked back tears as he described the heartbreaking ordeal. “We don’t just have four babies,” he said, referring to the couple’s four children. “We have five. One is in heaven. And now, we’ll get to meet the other one when we get to heaven, too.
His words struck a chord with many, not just in the football world but among parents who have experienced similar loss. Miscarriage is a silent grief many carry privately, and Carr’s decision to speak out shines a light on the emotional weight families bear in those quiet, devastating moments.
Heather Carr has yet to make a public statement, but those close to the family say the couple has been leaning on faith, prayer, and the support of loved ones. Known for their strong spiritual foundation, the Carrs have often turned to their beliefs during times of adversity — and this tragedy is no exception.
Derek, who joined the Saints in 2023 after nearly a decade with the Raiders, has consistently emphasized the importance of family over football. “At the end of the day, no game, no injury, no career milestone matters more than the people you love,” he said. “Football is what I do, but it’s not who I am.
The quarterback’s vulnerability has earned widespread respect across the league. Saints head coach Dennis Allen offered his support in a press conference, saying, “Our hearts are with Derek and Heather. It takes tremendous courage to share something so personal. The entire Saints family is here for them.
Teammates and fans alike have rallied around the Carrs, flooding social media with messages of love, prayers, and shared stories of loss. Some Saints fans even left flowers and handwritten notes outside the Superdome, a symbolic gesture of solidarity.
The NFL community, often associated with toughness and grit, has shown a softer side in response to Carr’s loss — a reminder that even the toughest players carry heavy hearts.
While Carr continues to rehab from the shoulder injury that briefly sidelined him this past season, he says the emotional healing will take much longer. “The body will recover in time,” he said. “But the heart… that’s a different process. One day at a time.
Despite the pain, Carr remains optimistic about the future. “We know our baby is with Jesus,” he said. “And we believe we’ll hold them someday. Until then, we’re holding each other close.”
In a world that often idolizes athletes for their performance, Derek Carr’s honesty serves as a powerful reminder of what truly matters: love, loss, faith, and family. And while the road to healing is long, the Carrs are walking it hand in hand — strengthened by each other, and by the memory of the little one they never got to meet.
