Before deciding to retire from the NFL after 11 seasons, Derek Carr's camp was putting feelers out to other teams to gauge their interest in adding the veteran quarterback.

Derek Carr and the Saints found clarity with the recent decision for the veteran quarterback to hang up his cleats. That move came after potential opportunities outside New Orleans were sought out.

Derek Carr surprisingly announced his retirement on May 10. The decision -- and the timing -- has insiders throughout the league talking.