Derek Carr Fantasy

A rumor surfaced on Monday that the Green Bay Packers were targeting a trade for Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro tight end Darren Waller. The Athletic's Jeff Howe reported in early April that the Packers and Raiders discussed an unnamed player as a possible addition to the Davante Adams trade, and it turns out that Waller was the player discussed. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr laughed off the rumor, saying there's "no chance" that Waller would be traded. Waller has two years left on his contract with no guaranteed money, and his $7.575 million per-year average is 16th among tight ends. If the Raiders don't intend to sign him to a big extension in the next two years, it might make sense for them to consider dealing him. However, it seems like a long shot that Waller will be on the move before or during this week's NFL draft.

Apr. 26th • 12:25 PM

The Las Vegas Raiders and quarterback Derek Carr agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $121.5 million on Wednesday, according to a source. The deal ties Carr to the Raiders through the 2025 season. He is already the longest-tenured quarterback in the AFC. Carr's new extension also includes a no-trade clause. The 31-year-old has improved in recent seasons and now has arguably the NFL's best receiver at his disposal in Davante Adams, not to mention one of the best tight ends around in Darren Waller. The former second-round pick in 2014 threw for a career-high 4,804 yards, 23 touchdowns and 14 interceptions on 626 attempts in 17 games last year, and fantasy managers may finally be able to call him a realistic QB1 in 2022.

Apr. 13th • 12:00 PM

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has begun discussing an extension with the organization. It's obvious that the Raiders are in win-now mode after acquiring superstar wide receiver Davante Adams. Carr only has one year left on his deal and they'd be doomed without him. That being said, it sounds like the Raiders are going to do everything possible to keep Carr in Las Vegas. Early reports have Carr looking for $35 millions per season. That would put him just short of the top-five paid quarterbacks right now. That seems like a reasonable ask from Carr considering the increasing market. The expectation is that the two sides should come to an agreement at some point this offseason.

Mar. 19th • 4:07 PM