Three QB targets for Raiders after release of Derek Carr

On Tuesday, the Raiders released Derek Carr, leaving them without a viable starter at quarterback. The only QB under contract is Chase Garbers, 23, who has zero career pass attempts.  

According to OverTheCap, the Raiders are $48.4M under the cap, third in the NFL, allowing them to add a QB via trade or free agency. With the No. 7 overall pick, the Raiders could also select their next QB in the draft.

Here are three targets Las Vegas should pursue.

Jimmy Garoppolo, free agent

Raiders HC Josh McDaniels might prefer Garoppolo, who played for McDaniels while he served as New England offensive coordinator. 

Garoppolo is efficient -- his 99.6 career passer rating is sixth among active passers -- but he is injury-prone, only playing one entire season in nine years. Additionally, he's recovering from a broken foot suffered in Week 12, so Las Vegas must have a solid backup. 

Garoppolo is pricey, especially for a player with zero Pro Bowls. Per Spotrac, his market value is a four-year deal worth $34.9M annually. 

Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

Rodgers may retire, but if he returns, the Raiders could trade for him. According to The Athletic's Matt Schneidman, Green Bay wants two first-round picks for the 18-year veteran -- a lofty price for a 39-year-old QB who is near the end of his career. 

Rodgers' contract devours cap space. He has two years remaining and $59.5M guaranteed in 2023, per OTC.

Nonetheless, imagine a Rodgers-Davante Adams reunion. In eight seasons together, the tandem connected for 69 TDs. Adams recently told Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal that playing with Rodgers again would be a "dream scenario."  

C.J. Stroud, Ohio State

On a TikTok with the Boardroom recently, Stroud hinted he would like to team with Adams, a six-time Pro Bowler, 

Stroud has a skill set that fits the Raiders. 

"Stroud might be the best fit of all the QBs with McDaniels as he can win with ball placement and accuracy," wrote Pro Football Focus' Marcus Mosher.

Stroud threw for 85 TDs in two seasons at Ohio State. However, he didn't play in a pro-style offense, so he might have a longer learning curve and may not be a Day 1 starter.