- Team LV
- Pos QB
- Status AActive
- Owner FA
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Expecting backup role
Mariota said Tuesday that he's ready to serve as Derek Carr's backup with the Raiders, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports. "First and foremost, this is Derek's team, and I understand that," Mariota said.
Analysis: Mariota was awarded a two-year, $17.6 million contract with $7.5 million guaranteed last week, sparking rumors of a job battle between Carr and Mariota. The former Titan was quick to shoot down those rumors, but there's no way to spin it as a positive for Carr when his team brings in the highest-paid backup in the league. Carr may still have security for the Week 1 starting job, but he'll be looking over his shoulder if he struggles early in the season.
Published: Wed, Mar 25 at 7:45am by Rotowire.com
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Contract parameters outlined
Mariota's deal with the Raiders is two years for $17.6 million, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The report notes that $7.5 million in the first year of the contract is fully guaranteed, with incentives also included in the QB's agreement with the team. For now, Mariota slots in behind incumbent starter Derek Carr, but it's plausible that down the road, Mariota -- the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft -- could make a run at the Raiders' top job, if Carr experiences any on-field struggles or suffers an injury.
Published: Mon, Mar 23 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Inks deal with Raiders
Mariota and the Raiders agreed to terms on a contract Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Mariota becomes the first quarterback domino to fall in free agency, as the former Titan was brought in to push incumbent Derek Carr for the starting job. Mariota was looking for a fresh start after he was replaced by Ryan Tannehill in Week 7 of last season. Before the demotion, the 26-year-old completed 95 of 160 passes for 1,203 yards along with a 7:2 TD:INT across seven games. The Raiders' quarterback competition will be as intriguing as any in the league heading into the 2020 season.
Published: Mon, Mar 16 at 6:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Searching for fresh start
Mariota passed for 1,203 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions across six games as the Titans' starter in 2019.
Analysis: Mariota was benched after leading the team to a 2-4 record to begin the season. Though he avoided turnovers, he struggled to get the ball out in rhythm, taking 25 sacks in his short stint under center. Mariota is likely to hit the open market this offseason as his rookie contract has expired, and the team appears poised to commit to Ryan Tannehill as its starter in 2020. Though Mariota has disappointed relative to his status as the number two overall pick in the 2015 draft, he has shown flashes…read more
Published: Sat, Jan 25 at 10:04am by Rotowire.com
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