The Las Vegas Raiders reportedly benched quarterback Derek Carr in part because they don't want to risk injury before pursuing a potential trade this offseason.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler provided the details:
Jeremy FowlerRaiders do want to get a look at Jarrett Stidham, and Carr's accuracy became an issue. But as far as Carr's chances to wear a new uniform, dominoes are starting to fall.
Jarrett Stidham will be the Raiders' starting quarterback, and Chase Garbers will back him up, leaving Carr as an inactive player, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The 6-9 Raiders close the regular season with home games against the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.