Derek Carr, the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback, has confirmed his departure from the team in a heartfelt social media post, but clarified that he is not retiring.
Carr expressed sadness over not being able to say goodbye in person, emphasizing his ongoing determination to win a championship.
Despite signing a three-year, $121.5 million extension with the Raiders earlier, Carr was benched for the final two games of the season, which ended in losses, and the team finished with a 6-11 record. Carr, who spent nine seasons with the Raiders and made three Pro Bowl appearances, expressed gratitude to the fans for their support and reflected on both the highs and lows of his time with the team.
Although the Raiders have started exploring trade options for Carr, his future remains uncertain.