Derek Carr writes a touching goodbye to Raider fans

Derek Carr says farewell to Raider fans in heartfelt post Original version: NBC Sports Bayarea

Anybody still hoping for a reunion of the Las Vegas Raiders And the jilted quarterback Derek Carr That notion will be reaffirmed in 2023.

The veteran NFL player of nine years posted a farewell message to Raiders fans Thursday morning. He expressed sadness at not being able “to say goodbye in-person”

Carr wrote, “We have certainly been on a rollercoaster in our nine years together.” “I am grateful for the many years of support that you provided my family and I. There were many heartbreaking moments as well as thrilling, game-winning drives. It always felt like you were right there with me.

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Carr was removed from the team following his benching at Pittsburgh’s Raiders Week 16 loss. Backup QB Jarrett Stidham Carr was replaced by Carr in the final two weeks, both losses for Las Vegas.

It was unclear what the team would do in the offseason. Many NFL insiders suggested that Carr would be traded despite his newly signed four-year contract, 2022, which has a no trade clause.

Carr wrote, “It’s difficult to say goodbye, because I can honestly state that I gave everything I had, in season as well as off season,” he said. Although it wasn’t perfect, I do hope I was able give you more than just a few wonderful memories as Raider fans.

Carr didn’t explicitly state that he was waving the no-trade clause, but it seems like there is now a split between them.

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Carr wrote, “I never imagined it ending this way.” “I still feel the fire in my heart to win a championship. A fire no man extinguish. … I look forward to moving to a different city and joining a team that, regardless of the circumstances, will give me everything I need.”

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