Olin Kreutz

Players end their careers for various reason. Some walk away from the game at the peak of their career.

Olin Kreutz of the New Orleans Saints voluntarily walked away from a $2 million salary telling the media that his heart was no longer into playing football. It might have something to do with Kreutz not being re-signed by the Chicago Bears after spending the first 13 years of his career with them. He offered to sign for less money, but they never extended him an offer.

He signed with the Saints where he was elected captain and became the starting center. A knee injury caused him to miss some games and could also be a factor in his decision.

His agent said that he will not be filing retirement papers yet. If it's the end, he leave a stellar legacy of six Pro Bowl appearances as well as being Named All-Pro twice and being selected to the All -2000 Decade Team.