Derek Carr expected to be released: Multiple NFC South teams among best fits for Raiders QB in 2023

Derek Carr’s days as the Raiders‘ quarterback are quickly dwindling. That’s what both he and the team have indicated ever since the veteran’s abrupt demotion at the end of the 2022 NFL season. A trade is off the table, NFL Media reported Sunday, as Carr informed the team that he would not accept one to any team. As a result, the Raiders are expected to release him, making him one of the top free agents.

Nearly a decade into his career, and just a year removed from another lucrative contract extension, Carr claims he “just wants to win” on his next team. So where, exactly, is the best landing spot for the QB? We know at least several clubs will inquire, but from Carr’s perspective, what’s the ideal fit? Here’s how we’d sort it:

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Best fits