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.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr made the decision to retire after 11 seasons in the NFL, and he is still feeling confident in the decision. The 34-year-old is dealing with a shoulder injury that required surgery,