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Raiders News: Derek Carr Praises Jordy Nelson, 'Can't Believe' Packers Cut WR

Jordy Nelson may be coming off a disappointing 2017 season, but Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is confident the 2014 Pro Bowler hasn't lost a step.

"I can tell you, he's one of the fastest skill guys that we have still. He can run," Carr said of Nelson, per the East Bay Times' Matt Schneidman. "You see that by his route running. If he can win on underneath routes, that means DBs are scared about what he can do over the top. He's still Jordy Nelson, that's for sure."

Carr added he "can't believe Green Bay let [Nelson] go.