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…