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The article’s title could be rewritten as: “Why were the Raiders compelled to release Derek Carr and what convinced the Saints to sign him?”
Derek Carr spent nine seasons with the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, helping guide the club to the postseason twice during his run. What led to the Raiders releasing Carr before the 2023 NFL season, and why did the New Orleans Saints prioritize the veteran quarterback during free agency? Why the Raiders Released Derek Carr Carr started more games (142) for the Raiders than any quarterback in franchise history — he’s nearly 50 starts ahead of second-place Ken Stabler. That volume and the current NFL passing era allowed Carr to reach the top of the team’s leaderboards in most statistical categories. No Raiders signal-caller has attempted more passes or thrown for…
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Derek Carr’s Wife, Heather Neel: A Glimpse into the Lifestyle of a Saints’ Leading Lady
Just who is Heather Neel? Learn more about the better half of her marriage with New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr. Who Is Heather Neel? Neel grew up in Fresno, California. She attended Fresno Christian High School and then Fresno University and was a cheerleader at both. While attending the same college, Neel and Carr didn’t meet until the quarterback went to his future wife’s waitressing gig at BJ’s Brewhouse. Neel got money to pay for college and her husband at the restaurant. These days, Neel is a mother and wife. She is also a social media model and influencer, posting mostly on her Instagram. Carr’s wife mostly posts…
