For the final two games of the regular season, the Las Vegas Raiders started Jarrett Stidham instead of Derek Carr, signaling the potential start of a quarterback revolution.
Coach Josh McDaniels stated that the Raiders are eager to evaluate Jarrett Stidham and outlined plans for the final two games, which include making Derek Carr inactive on game day. Chase Garbers will be the No. 2 Quarterback.
Derek Carr signed a long-term deal before the season with Guarantees of $40.5 million if he is injured. The guarantee triggers on February 15, Written in his contract as three days after the Super Bowl.
Derek Carr has an Nfl-Leading 14 interceptions, including nine in his last five games. He was picked off three times in the Las Vegas 13-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday.
Las Vegas still are mathematically alive for postseason games and receive plenty of help. Jarrett Stidham will make his first career start for the raiders on Sunday against the visiting San Francisco 49ers.
Oddsmakers shifted the line for the game immediately. Bumping the 49ers from 5.5-point favourites to 10 points during the QB announcement.
New England has selected Jarrett Stidham in the 4th round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Jarrett Stidham has completed 8 of 13 passes for 72 yards in three games. This season and 32 of 61 for 342 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions in 11 career contests between the Raiders and Patriots.
Derek Carr Signed an Extension
Derek Carr signed a three-year, $121.5 million extension in April and is under contract through 2025. But the Raiders would save $29.25 million by trading or releasing. Derek Carr Prior to the Deadline date on which his roster spot Guarantees the next two years of his agreement. There is a no-trade clause in Derek Carr’s contract.
Even if he signed the extension, the Raiders wouldn’t face financial ruin. If they decided to part ways with him —either by letting him go shortly after the Super Bowl or trading him. (although he does have a no-trade clause).
By benching Derek Carr right now. Vegas may be able to highlight his availability a little bit earlier. Giving teams the chance to talk about the three-time Pro Bowler as a trade option. Before the tidal wave of off-season movers and shakers. The Raiders may simply cut bait with a reasonable dead-money penalty if no quality bids come through.
A three-time Pro Bowl, Derek Carr has completed 60.8% of his for 3,522 yards and 24 touchdowns in 15 games this season. Raiders have selected Derek Carr for 35,222 yards with 217 touchdowns and 99 interceptions in 142 career games since being selected in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
Josh Mcdaniels’ Announcement on Derek Carr
Josh McDaniels, the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, made the announcement on Wednesday that quarterback Derek Carr has been benched for the remainder of the campaign, with Jarett Stidham taking over at quarterback and Chase Garbers moving up to backup.
Given his significant salary cap hits in coming years. Which were only guaranteed in the event of injury. Carr has likely completed his final pass while wearing a Raiders uniform. By benching Carr at this point, the Raiders are shielded from owing Carr a sizable sum during the 2023 offseason, allowing them to move on.