Potential Landing Spots For Raiders QB Derek Carr This Offseason

After signing Derek Carr to a three-year extension that could have been worth up to $121.5 million, it seems more likely than not that Carr will not be playing in Las Vegas next season.

Raiders are benching Derek Carr and turning to Jarrett Stidham as their new starting QB.

Carr has thrown a league-leading 14 interceptions— including three Saturday night during a 13-10 loss to the Steelers.

Stidham has thrown only 61 passes and never has started an NFL game. pic.twitter.com/IJa1LfYGXT
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 28, 2022

Derek Carr has been benched for the final two games of the regular season and will be stepping away from the team to avoid being a distraction. The Raiders will start Jarrett Stidham in his place.

After being informed of his benching, Raiders QB Derek Carr has left the team, with their permission, to avoid being a distraction over the final two weeks of the season, according to a source.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) December 28, 2022

Here are 5 potential landing spots for Derek Carr this offseason:

1. New York Jets

The Jets are an obvious fit for just about any veteran, proven quarterback in the coming offseason. With Zach Wilson’s struggles and the questions that remain concerning Mike White, the Jets will be looking at all possibilities to upgrade the quarterback position. The rest of the Jets roster is in good shape and a good quarterback could elevate this team to new heights.

2. New York Giants

The Giants have had a great season and will likely make the playoffs. Still, questions remain when it comes to starting quarterback Daniel Jones who is in the last year of his deal. Jones has been solid this season but there’s no question that the Giants should look into options at upgrading the QB position.

3. Indianapolis Colts

The Colts have gone the veteran quarterback route already in the past few seasons with names like Matt Ryan, Carson Wentz, and Philip Rivers. Derek Carr fits that bill as the Colts will likely be in the hunt for someone else at quarterback. Depending on who the Colts' head coach is next season, Indianapolis could be an attractive destination for Carr.

Davante Adams on Derek Carr: “Obviously I support my guy (but) we got to finish out this season the best way we can possible, with all things considered at this point.” pic.twitter.com/gZlNJDwK00
— Levi Edwards (@theleviedwards) December 28, 2022

4. Carolina Panthers

The Panthers swung a deal for Baker Mayfield last offseason after also acquiring Sam Darnold. Neither has worked out to the level they hoped for, with Mayfield being cut and Darnold’s ups and downs. That will likely lead to them being suitors in the quarterback market. They could also draft a rookie QB to compete with Darnold next season, but Carr could be a name they take a serious look at.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

There’s a good chance Tom Brady decides this is his last NFL season. Even if he does decide to return to play, it seems less and less likely that it will be in a Buccaneers uniform. That would open up a spot for Carr to come in and take the reigns at QB.