So this might be something. Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels announced Wednesday that quarterback Derek Carr has been benched for the rest of the season, with Jarett Stidham to start in his place and Chase Garbers promoted to backup. Carr has likely thrown his final pass in a Raiders uniform given his hefty salary cap hits in future years, which were only guaranteed for injury. Sidelining Carr at this stage protects the Raiders from owing Carr much money in the 2023 offseason, giving them an opportunity to move on.
Carr was drafted by the Raiders in 2014 — Dennis Allen’s abridged final year with the team, at No. 36 overall out of Fresno State. Now he’s the New Orleans Saints head coach. Could the Saints make a move for Carr in the months ahead and get them together in New Orleans? We can’t rule out the possibility.
