Quarterback needy teams on alert as Las Vegas Raiders release Derek Carr

• Raiders make move to avoid owing quarterback $40.4m
• Saints, Jets and Panthers among possible destinations

Quarterback Derek Carr was released by the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday as the club evaluates its future at the position.

The move was expected after Carr was benched with two games remaining this season because the Raiders would have owed him $40.4m in guaranteed money over the next two years if he remained on the roster beyond Tuesday. By releasing Carr, the Raiders' salary dead cap hit will be $5.6m next season.