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,

Derek Carr was due $30 million in guaranteed salary in 2025, whether or not he played a snap for the New Orleans Saints.  But he turned it down to opt for retirement while walking away from far more money that the vast majority of people will see over the course of their lifetimes.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr stunned the league last month by abruptly retiring. As explained at the time, he gave up $30 million by choosing not to have surgery to repair a shoulder injury and miss the 2025 season.