Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said goodbye to the organization in a social media post shortly after it was reported that the Raiders will explore the trade market.
Here’s what he wrote:
“It breaks my heart I didn’t get an opportunity to say goodbye in person,” Carr wrote, despite staying away from the team for its final two games in a mutual decision to not become a distraction. “We certainly have been on a roller coaster in our 9 years together. From the bottom of my heart, I am so grateful and appreciative of the years of support you gave to my family and me. We had our share of both heart breaking moments and thrilling game winning drives, and it always felt like you were there next to me.
“It’s especially hard to say goodbye because I can honestly say that I gave you everything I had, every single day, in season, and in the off season. It certainly wasn’t perfect, but I hope that I was able to leave you with more than a few great memories as Raider fans.”
Sources: The #Raiders will begin the process of evaluating the trade market for QB Derek Carr, as they prepare for a decision on their QB for the future. This points to the possibility of Carr, who holds a no-trade clause and will be part of the process, leaving the organization. pic.twitter.com/zvZvGv8cQ5
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 12, 2023
Derek Carr officially bid goodbye today to the Raiders. https://t.co/NyFJdvOOqW
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 12, 2023