Things are continuing to trend for a divorce between Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders.
On Thursday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the Raiders were evaluating Carr’s trade market this offseason. Also on the same day, Carr posted a message on his Twitter account saying goodbye to the Raiders fanbase and organization.
“Raider Nation it breaks my heart I didn’t get an opportunity to say goodbye in person,” Carr wrote. “We certainly have been on a roller coaster in our nine years together. From the bottom of my heart, I am so grateful and appreciative of the years of support you gave to my family and me.”
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) January 12, 2023
Just a year after a playoff appearance, the Raiders followed up with a measurably disappointing 2022 season. The team went 6-9 in Carr’s starts before he was benched in the last two games of the season. Carr took a leave of absence from the team after the benching.
Statistically, Derek Carr took a step back in his production this season. His 60.8% completion percentage and 86.3 passer rating are the worst since his rookie season. He threw 14 interceptions, which ties a career-high and led the league at the time of his benching. Carr also threw for 24 touchdowns and posted a 55.5 QBR.
After going 6-11, the Raiders hold the seventh pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Derek Carr’s Raiders Career
Carr has been the Raiders starting quarterback since he was drafted in 2014. In his nine years in the organization, Carr has amassed 35,322 passing yards, which is a franchise record. He also holds the passing touchdowns record with 219 thrown. He has made three Pro Bowl appearances in his career from 2015-17 and led the Raiders to two playoff appearances in 2016 and 2021. However, he only played in the 2021 playoffs due to a broken leg he suffered in December 2016.
However, the Raiders did not make it past the Wild Card round in both appearances.
In April, Carr signed a three-year, $121.5 contract extension that runs through the 2025 season. In addition, the contract comes with a no-trade clause, giving Carr more control over which team he will be sent to.
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