Raiders Rumors: Derek Carr Benched 'in Part' to Avoid Injury For Potential Trade

According to a report, the Las Vegas Raiders benched Carr because they don't want to risk injury.

Jeremy Fowler was the one to provide the information.

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Raiders do want to get a look at Jarrett Stidham, and Carr's accuracy became an issue. But as far as Carr's chances to wear a new uniform, dominoes are starting to fall.

According to Adam Schefter, the Raiders will have two quarterbacks, one of which will be starting and one of which will be inactive.

The Raiders play host to the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs in their final two games of the season.

Carr agreed to a three year extension with the Raiders. Las Vegas can get out of a lot of money if they move on from Carr. The Raiders would have to pay over 40 million dollars if he can't pass a physical.

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The #Raiders would save $29.25M in 2023 salary cap space if they traded or cut Derek Carr. That decision must be made 3 days after the Super Bowl. https://t.co/KIJxhFaWoi

Expectations were high after the Silver and Black won 10 games and made the playoffs last season, and the Raiders appeared to embark on a new era with head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler in charge.

A decision to stick with Carr appeared to be made, and the Raiders brought in his ex-college teammate Davante Adams to pair with him on offense.

This has been a difficult season for Carr, who has 14 picks in the league. He is ranked just 25 out of 33 quarterbacks in quarterback rating.

At this point in time, the Raiders have no chance of making the playoffs.

The team is ranked 23rd in scoring defense this season. All but one of the Raiders' losses have been by a touchdown or less.

The benching of Carr appears to be a sign that the Raiders want to move forward, although there could easily be suitors for the three-time Pro Bowler.