Source: Carr deal close

The expected contract extension for Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr could be coming sooner rather than later. Carr, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Wednesday, is close to finalizing a multi-year agreement that could pay him an average of $25 million per season. Should the deal reach the $25 million threshold, the fourthyear quarterback out of Fresno State would become the NFL’s highest paid quarterback in terms of yearly average salary. According to spotrac.com, Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts is the top earner at $24,594,000. Carr said Wednesday on his official Twitter account there was no deal as yet. Both the Raiders and Carr have expressed optimism of reaching a deal before players report to training camp in Napa on July 28.