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So here’s a curious little wrinkle in the saga of Derek Carr and the Raiders—after nearly a decade under the bright lights, leading the team back to relevance, he’s dropping hints about signing a one-day contract to retire as a Raider. Sounds simple, right? Yet, it feels like waiting for a halftime show that may never come. You ever wonder why some teams hold onto their legends with almost obsessive loyalty, while others treat them like last season’s gear? Carr’s journey—from the cheers at Allegiant Stadium to that tough final chapter in New Orleans—has been anything but smooth sailing. But could he really tie the knot with the Raiders in a symbolic farewell, or is this just a tease wrapped in nostalgia? Let’s dive into why Carr’s potential retirement plans might just expose more than a player’s farewell—they could reveal the Raiders’ soul.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 23: Derek Carr #4 of the New Orleans Saints leaves the field following a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 23, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Saints 34-0. — (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

The Las Vegas Raiders moved on from quarterback Derek Carr.

He spent the first part of his career with the franchise and got it to the playoffs, but it chose to go in a different direction after the 2022 season.

Despite that difficult ending, Carr recently hinted at a potential retirement plan with the Raiders.

“I would love to sign a one-day contract. I would love to do that with the Raiders, [but] we haven’t gotten to that point yet,” Carr said.

When the time officially comes, would Derek sign a one-day contract to retire as a Raider?

"I would love to do that with the Raiders […but…] we haven't gotten to that point yet." https://t.co/sdzcLy5ahQ pic.twitter.com/9PVRDU3YwM

— Home Grown with David & Derek Carr (@HomeGrownTweet) November 6, 2025

Carr spent nine seasons with the organization, and while things weren’t always smooth, he was the main reason they were a playoff contender.

He’s arguably the best quarterback in recent Raiders history and was considered a class act during his time with the franchise.

Sometimes, the way an organization deals with its players is an indicator of how they will fare on the field.

The Raiders have had their fair share of questionable characters play for them over the years, and the organization hasn’t been very successful over the past two decades.

Carr finished his career with two seasons with the New Orleans Saints.

Hopefully, the Raiders will do right by someone who stood with them through thick and thin and will allow him to retire as a member of their organization.

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