The Derek Carr era in Las Vegas appears to be over.
On Wednesday, it was reported that Carr would be benched for the final two games of the season.
Sources: #Raiders have benched Derek Carr in part to preserve his health for a potential trade this offseason. Don't want to risk injury, and his market could heat up after the Super Bowl, sources say, though option to stay still on the table.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) December 28, 2022
Raiders do want to get a look at Jarrett Stidham, and Carr's accuracy became an issue. But as far as Carr's chances to wear a new uniform, dominoes are starting to fall.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) December 28, 2022
Davante Adams, who is good friends with Carr and forced a trade to Las Vegas to play alongside him, reacted to the news of the benching.
“I don’t think anybody was excited about it in here,”. “I wouldn’t be here right now if he wasn’t here. I think everybody knows how I feel about him. … Obviously, I support my guy.”
“I’m not going to sit here and go on and on, but obviously I support my guy,” “We’ve got to finish this season out the best way we can possible with all things considered at this point. Anything else that you guys got, you can leave that for coach or for Derek.”
Davante Adams on Derek Carr: “Obviously I support my guy (but) we got to finish out this season the best way we can possible, with all things considered at this point.” pic.twitter.com/gZlNJDwK00
— Levi Edwards (@theleviedwards) December 28, 2022
Raiders fans are now worried that Adams may want to force a trade if Carr is gone.
Cut or trade Carr and you lose Davante Adams. Seems like a horrible decision by a horrible coaching staff. #RaiderNation https://t.co/JsAGxPMhpu
— Jorden Ellis (@EllisJorden44) December 29, 2022
HES GONE https://t.co/yLIjlcWYL9
— Jason (@enteiquaza) December 29, 2022
He gone too smh https://t.co/qZfe08fEoa
— smaxxx (@getsmaxxxd) December 29, 2022
