Derek Carr wants to be with the Raiders for life and took a big step toward achieving that on Thursday.
Carr announced that he and the Raiders have finalized his long-expected contract extension, with the NFL Network reporting the deal is for five years and worth $125 million. It makes him the highest paid player in league history.
Now it’s done ! From the jump I’ve wanted to be a Raider 4 life. One step closer to that! Blessed!!! Business done! Let’s just play now!!!
Carr’s rookie four-year deal was set to expire after this season and he had placed a deadline of training camp to get this extension done.