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.

Veteran safety Terrell Burgess is one of three New Orleans Saints players to switch jersey numbers in the wake of Derek Carr's retirement.

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,