For a franchise that the unusual and odd has become the norm, the likely ending to Derek Carr’s career with the Las Vegas Raiders is fittingly unusual.
The Athletic is reporting that the nine-year veteran has left the team, with permission, to avoid being a distraction the final two weeks. That suggests he won’t practice or be at the final two games, Sunday at home against the San Francisco 49ers and in Week 18 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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.