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 surprised the NFL world this offseason with the news that he was leaving millions of dollars on the table with his decision to retire. Carr had $30 million in salary coming his way from the New Orleans Saints, but he likely wasn't going to be able to play due to a shoulder injury.