As part of the discussions that took place over the last few days, both sides concluded that it was best Raiders QB Derek Carr step away.

Related players: Jarrett Stidham

Carr will not be around for the Raiders final two games, a move that appears to solidify Carr is no longer in the Raiders plans going forward. Reports have come out recently the team will either cut or trade their former starting QB after this season. It was announced earlier today that Stidham would start the finals two games with the Raiders barely alive for a playoff berth.

The Raiders are benching quarterback Derek Carr, per head coach Josh McDaniels. Jarrett Stidham will start the final two games of the season.

Before the official benching today, many were speculating such a move was in the works, and would mean the Raiders move on from Carr in the offseason - so keeping Carr healthy between now and then was vital. This certainly seems like where we're headed after recent meltdowns over the past several games. The Raiders are still mathematically alive for a playoff berth but need to win out and get help. It looks like Stidham will have to be the one to get the Raiders there.

Raiders coach Jon Gruden told reporters QB Derek Carr (ankle) is questionable and RB Josh Jacobs is "very questionable" for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Related players: Kenyan Drake, Peyton Barber, Nathan Peterman

Jacobs is dealing with a toe injury and didn't go in Week 2. Barber stole 12 carries but only produced 32 yards. Drake made his money in the passing game hauling in five catches for 46 yards. With Marcus Mariota on IR, Peterman would be next up if Carr can't go.

Marcus Mariota took a designed quarterback run 31 yards on third-and-1 early in the game, but was unable to play for the rest of the contest.

Related players: Derek Carr, Nathan Peterman

While Mariota is Las Vegas’ backup quarterback, Gruden apparently had significant plans for the 2015 No. 2 overall pick saying, “Yeah, we lost a big part of our offense,” Gruden said. “Hopefully it’s not going to linger on.” Peterman is next up on the depth chart.

According to the Athletic, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow continues to operate as Derek Carr's most trusted wide receiver.

While his teammates have received more of the buzz this offseason, Hunter Renfrow remains his quarterback's top wide receiver target. The offense will continue to feature Darren Waller, but the rapport Renfrow has continued to develop with Derek Carr may finally translate into consistent production for the underrated wideout. Bryan Edwards, Henry Ruggs, John Brown, and Renfrow all figure to rotate snaps this season, but if he can play at the level he has this summer once the regular season begins, Renfrow may lead the receiving corps in receptions. Currently 93rd in our wide receiver rankings, the third-year wideout may prove to be an exceptional draft day value for those in deeper leagues.

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.