In a shocking turn of events, Las Vegas Raiders General Manager Tom Telesco has sent shockwaves across the NFL with an update regarding a potential blockbuster trade. The Raiders are reportedly making a strong push to sign New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr, in what would be a massive deal aimed at replacing current starting QB Gardner Minshew.
Carr, who spent nine seasons with the Raiders before moving to the Saints in 2023, could potentially be returning to the team that drafted him. Telesco, known for his bold moves in the front office, addressed the swirling rumors during a press conference on Thursday.
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“We are exploring all our options at quarterback, and Derek Carr is certainly a name that has come up in those discussions,” Telesco stated. “Gardner Minshew has done some good things for us, but we feel that adding a veteran with Derek’s experience and leadership could be the missing piece in taking us to the next level.”
This comes as a surprise to many, as Minshew, who has been starting for the Raiders since the beginning of the season, has performed admirably. Despite Minshew’s strong performances, the Raiders have struggled to string together consistent wins, leading to speculation about his long-term future as the starting QB.
For Carr, the potential trade would mark an unexpected homecoming after just one season with the Saints. New Orleans brought in Carr to stabilize their quarterback situation after Drew Brees’ retirement, but they, too, have had their share of challenges this season.
A deal of this magnitude would likely involve multiple draft picks and potentially other key players. Telesco declined to provide specific details on what the Raiders might be offering in the trade, but he acknowledged that negotiations are still in the early stages.
If completed, this trade would be one of the biggest in recent NFL history, dramatically altering the landscape for both the Raiders and the Saints.
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