Derek Carr Fantasy

The Los Vegas Raiders re-signed veteran free-agent tight end Derek Carrier to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Carrier has been with the Raiders for the last three seasons, and he's produced just 21 receptions on 32 targets for 189 yards and two touchdowns in 48 games (six starts). The 30-year-old has 57 career catches on 81 targets for 516 yards and three touchdowns in nine NFL seasons with the Raiders, 49ers, Washington, Rams and Eagles. With Darren Waller ahead of him on the depth chart in Las Vegas, Carrier doesn't have a path to fantasy relevance as he sticks with the Raiders for another season.

Mar. 18th • 2:35 PM

The Las Vegas Raiders don't sound like they're looking to get rid of quarterback Derek Carr this offseason. "I think Derek Carr had his best year yet, under Jon Gruden. I think he's one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL and we couldn't be happier with him," general manager Mike Mayock said Wednesday. The three-time Pro Bowl quarterback's name has come up in trade rumors, but it sounds like the Raiders are content in keeping him around. Las Vegas is more likely to trade backup Marcus Mariota, although his trade market has dried up in recent weeks. Fullback Alec Ingold and star tight end Darren Waller have voiced their support for Carr this week as well. While the 29-year-old did have the best season of his career in 2020, he's still more of a QB2 in fantasy circles.

Mar. 3rd • 6:11 PM

It's looking more likely that Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will remain with the team in 2021, while backup Marcus Mariota has been the subject of trade calls. Mariota is due $10 million in the final year of his contract and would probably get a chance to return to a starting gig under center in the NFL if he is dealt to another team. The Raiders remain committed to Carr under head coach Jon Gruden, which is why it's unlikely that Mariota will remain with the black and silver. The 27-year-old Mariota looked really good in relief of an injured Carr against the division-rival Chargers late in the season and he still can make things happen with his legs, but he'd merely be a low-end QB2 if he's traded and winds up starting for another organization in 2021.

Feb. 22nd • 3:11 PM