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Raiders sign Derek Carr to 5-year extension, making him Vegas' future QB

Raiders sign Derek Carr to 5-year extension, making him Vegas' future QB
Posted at 7:29 AM, Jun 22, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-22 10:34:08-04

The Oakland Raiders have locked up one of the cornerstones to their young team. Quarterback Derek Carr has signed a 5-year, $125 million deal to remain with the Raiders.

The deal makes Carr, a former 2nd round pick, the highest paid player in the NFL.

The team felt Carr's impact when he was injured and lost for the 2016-2017 playoffs. The team went from a top AFC contender to a quick playoff exit without Carr under center.

The team will now turn its attention to star linebacker Khalil Mack, who was their 1st round draft pick the year they selected Carr in the 2nd round. Mack is considered one of the bets, if not the best,  defensive player in the league and the Raiders will have to pay him as such.

Still, with a young nucleus of Carr, Mack and wide receiver Amari Cooper, the Raiders are poised to contend for championships when they make the move to Las Vegas in 2020.