Quarterback Derek Carr released by Las Vegas Raiders. Here’s how fans across NFL reacted
After nine seasons, Derek Carr is no longer the Raiders’ quarterback.
The Raiders released the franchise’s all-time leading passer Tuesday afternoon, just before the deadline where his $40 million would be guaranteed.
Carr is now a free agent and can sign with any team immediately.
Carr’s agent, Tim Younger, tweeted out a response.
“We wish the @Raiders the best of luck. This is the tough part of this business. That’s the point; it’s just business. Time now to reset for both sides. Derek chooses to hold on to many good memories and friendships, without any ill will. That’s who he is. Onward and upward,” he wrote.
Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler and head coach Josh McDaniels issued a joint statement through the NFL team: “We have a lot of respect for Derek Carr and what he has meant to the Raiders organization for the last nine years. Derek has done great things in this league and we’re thankful to have been able to work with him this past year. He is a true professional and we appreciate his hard work in striving to produce the results we all desire. We wish Derek and his family all the best in the future.”
Raider Nation and other fans reacted to the news of Carr’s release.
Other NFL fan bases hope Carr joins their team.
Carr recently thanked the organization, teammates and fans for the nine seasons he’s been with the Silver and Black. The team appears all but certain to move on from Carr after a disappointing 2022 season that saw the Raiders finish 6-11 and miss the playoffs.
Carr was selected in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft when then-general manager Reggie McKenzie made the pick.
He finishes his tenure with the Raiders as the team’s career leader in passing yards (35,222), touchdowns (217) and completions (3,201). Carr also had 28 fourth-quarter comebacks and 33 game-winning drives.
