The Las Vegas Raiders have decided to bench quarterback Derek Carr for the remainder of the season, head coach Josh McDaniels told reporters Wednesday.
announced Wednesday that Carr will be inactive for the final two games of their tumultuous season.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr reacts to throwing an interception during a game against the Los Angeles Rams Dec. 8, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. The Raiders went 10-7 last year and made the playoffs, falling to the eventual AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC wild-card round. Seeking an opportunity to take the next step, they made a blockbuster trade to acquireHowever, Carr took a big step back instead. His 60.8% completion percentage and 86.3 passer rating are his lowest marks since his rookie season, and his 3,522 passing yards are the third-lowest of his career.
While noting that the decision was based more on taking a look at Stidham, not because of Carr's performance, McDaniels did say"there’s a lot to be sorted through once the season is over."and his four-year career with the franchise earlier this week.
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