Quote Originally Posted by BlackNGoldR3v0lut10n View Post
I know Sanders was approached by AD Carter about a contract extension that would have kept him beyond 2023 (the end of his extended contract). Sanders told Carter to hold off on any discussion on that until season's end. My educated guess is that Sanders likely knew he was going to retire before the start of the fall season and kept his decision private until after the season ended in Fargo.

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Your explanation makes sense!