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 was set to earn $30 million in 2025 and had two years remaining on the four-year, $150 million deal he signed in 2023. He will take home a $10 million roster bonus. Since joining the league as a second-round pick in 2024, Carr accumulated under $196 million in career earnings.

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.