From NFL Now: It's looking more likely that #Raiders starting QB Derek Carr is back for 2021, while backup QB Marcus Mariota is not. He's been the subject of trade calls.

Derek Carr is currently 4for4's QB17 in John Paulsen's 'never too early rankings'. Six-year veteran Marcus Mariota has garnered some interest from various teams across the league and could find himself a third NFL home in the coming weeks.

Raiders starting quarterback Derek Carr practiced in full Wednesday as he deals with a groin injury.

Carr was listed as limited on Tuesday so he is trending the right direction to suit up against the Dolphins on Saturday. Carr's groin injury looked fairly serious at first, but reports since then have been positive and they are confirmed in today's injury report. Carr looks like he should be under center against a tough Miami defense in Week 16.

Derek Carr (groin) practiced in limited fashion on Tuesday.

Related players: Marcus Mariota

The tweet went on to say both Carr and Mariota got reps and HC Jon Gruden said, "we'll see how it goes this week." Gruden went on to say Carr is "one of the premier competitors in the league ... but we're gonna be smart." Mariota played well in relief of Carr last week and could at least be an option in deeper leagues if he gets the start this week. The Raiders are at home against the Dolphins on Saturday night.

Raiders QB Derek Carr suffered a significant groin injury and it’s expected to have a 10-to-14 day timeline, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

Marcus Mariota looked excellent in relief of Carr and could start if he is not ready for their Week 16 game next Saturday.

To view Jalen Hurts as the Eagles’ likely quarterback of the future would be a mistake. The most likely scenario is that Hurts is not the long-term answer. That’s not me being harsh and counting a guy out before he even starts a game. That’s just what history tells us. From 2008 to 2017 (I’m using this range so that we get at least three full years of each player), 24 quarterbacks were taken on Day 2 of the draft. Among that group, six became starters: Russell Wilson, Derek Carr, Colin Kaepernick, Nick Foles, Andy Dalton and Jimmy Garoppolo. This is not complex math, but we can say that the chances based on that sample of finding a starter in the second or third round is roughly 25 percent.

Related players: Carson Wentz

The story went on to say the one thing the Eagles cannot do is convince themselves that Hurts is the guy after a four-game sample. The goal should just be information gathering. It’s possible they learn that the offensive system and surrounding talent aren’t the problem, and the issues were even more Wentz-related than suspected. It’s also possible they discover the offensive system and surrounding talent are the problem, and it doesn’t really matter who’s playing quarterback, the story all said. The author said given that Hurts had a shortened offseason and no preseason, he would expect that we’d see a heavy QB-inclusive run game and a simplified passing game in which he’s encouraged to take off if he doesn’t like what he sees - for those interested in plugging in Hurts for Week 14.

Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota is ready to return as Derek Carr‘s backup.

Mariota has been designated for return from the Raiders’ practice squad.

The story said he’ll presumably move ahead of Nathan Peterman on the depth chart as the No. 2 quarterback in Las Vegas.

The Raiders are making some changes in their quarterback room.

Marcus Mariota, the backup quarterback who has been struggling with a strained pectoral muscle, has been placed on injured reserve. Under the NFL’s rules for the 2020 season, that means Mariota can return after three weeks.

DeShone Kizer, who spent last season with the Raiders, has been added to their practice squad. A 2017 second-round pick of the Browns, Kizer has some playing experience, both in Cleveland and in Green Bay, and could be called upon in an emergency.

Related players: Derek Carr, Nathan Peterman

Carr, of course, remains the starter but the only other healthy QB on the roster is Peterman at this point.