Derek Carr has 'at least two teams' interested in him outside free agency front-runners: report

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Derek Carr continues his free-agent journey this offseason after the Las Vegas Raiders released him, and a few teams have already emerged as front-runners to sign him. 

The New York Jets, New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers are those three teams at the top that appear the most interested in the veteran signal-caller’s talents for next season and beyond.

However, ESPN reported that "at least two other teams have reached out on Carr in recent weeks," which is why his free agency is expected to go into next week. 

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr throws against the Indianapolis Colts in the first half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Carr’s advantage is being able to speak with teams now instead of the usual legal tampering period just before the start of the new league year on March 15. That occurred because of the Raiders’ release.

What two other teams could be in the running for Carr? The Indianapolis Colts have had their run with veteran quarterbacks in recent years (Matt Ryan and Carson Wentz), but neither worked out. They may think the third time’s the charm, but they do own the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, which could give them a shot at a rookie quarterback. 

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The Washington Commanders traded for Wentz last year, but they eventually went to Taylor Heinicke and then rookie Sam Howell in the final game of the season. While Howell has been named QB1, who knows if they’re actually in the market for a veteran instead?