Derek Carr Released By Raiders

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 24: Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders throws a pass during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gaelen Morse/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback, Derek Carr, has been officially released by the team. Carr declined to waive his no trade clause and had the Raiders held on to him at 1pm PST Carr was in line to make $40 million in guarantees. Carr hits the free agent market. And right now, it seems like the New Orleans Saints are the front runners for the former All Pro.

Raiders officially informed QB Derek Carr that he has been released, per source. Team released him before $40.4 million in his contract became guaranteed today.

Carr is now a free agent and is expected to draw interest from the Saints and Panthers, amongst others. pic.twitter.com/X2v6pDecqP

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 14, 2023