Derek Carr Further Explains Retirement Decision From New Orleans Saints originally appeared on Athlon Sports. We can now officially say 'former' New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr. After surprisingly announcing his retirement in early May after 11 NFL seasons and 2 with New Orleans, Carr's retirement became official on June 2.

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.

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.