Oakland Raiders: Five veterans who could be released in 2019

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OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 09: Tight end Derek Carrier #85 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at O.co Coliseum on December 9, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Raiders defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-21. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /

Derek Carrier, TE

Last season the Raiders brought a familiar face to the Silver and Black back. Derek Carrier’s entrance to the NFL began in 2012 when he was signed on a one-year deal as an undrafted free agent by the Raiders, though he was released that same season.

Since then, he has become a bit of a journeyman finding his way back to the Raiders on a 3-year deal in 2018. Carrier wasn’t exactly a top target for quarterback Derek Carr, with seven receptions for 67 yards, though he had a touchdown in a pivotal rivalry game vs the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Even though the Raiders lost Carr’s favorite target, Jared Cook to the New Orleans Saints in free agency, and recently released veteran goal-line specialist Lee Smith, don’t expect to see Carrier on the 53-man roster, especially with speedster Darren Waller and 4th round pick Foster Moreau set to take a majority of the snaps.

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