Derek Carr's retirement did the New Orleans Saints a massive favor with what it means for the franchise's books.

New Orleans Saints veteran quarterback Derek Carr is retiring because of a labral tear in his right shoulder and “significant degenerative changes” to his rotator cuff, the team announced

With Carr moving on to a life after football, the Saints have rookie Tyler Shough, second-year QB Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener headed toward a QB competition. That list of options, however, is missing a veteran signal caller, who could prove of significant value to New Orleans -- even if that player doesn't end up starting Week 1.