Carr has made close to $200 million in his career, so it softens the blow of losing out on $30 million for the year. But it’s admirable that Carr’s decision to retire saves the Saints that money against the cap, some relief for a team that’s spent more time in the red than a troubling gambler.

QB Derek Carr expressed that part of his decision to retire was that he didn't want to "just take" the New Orleans Saints' money.

Derek Carr shocked fans by choosing retirement over a lucrative contract with the New Orleans Saints. Battling a persistent shoulder injury, Carr opened up about why stepping away was the right decision for his health and peace of mind.