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Derek Carr Signs Raiders Contract, QB Reportedly Is NFL's Highest-Paid Player

While he's still signed for another season, the Oakland Raiders wasted little time rewarding quarterback Derek Carr for his strong performance this season.

Carr confirmed Thursday via Twitter that he signed an extension:

Derek Carr

Now it's done ud83dude02! 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!!!

June 22, 2017 at 2:09:05 PM GMT

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Carr and the Raiders agreed to terms on a five-year extension worth $125 million on Thursday, which would make him the highest-paid player in league history.