Derek Carr joins UCLA football coaching staff as special advisor
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Derek Carr has been hired as a special advisor to head coach Bob Chesney at UCLA football, as announced on August 10, 2026. Carr, a former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback, will contribute his experience from a decade in the NFL. This decision follows speculation about Carr's potential return to playing, after he had retired for a season. His past ties with Bruins General Manager Darrick Yray influenced his choice to join UCLA, despite having played college football at Fresno State. Carr aims to support and develop the program and its quarterbacks.
- •Carr officially joins UCLA football coaching staff on August 10, 2026.
- •He has extensive experience as a former NFL quarterback and four-time Pro Bowler.
- •Carr's decision was influenced by his relationship with Bruins General Manager Darrick Yray.
- •He is expected to help develop quarterbacks and assist the coaching staff.
- •This marks a notable shift from Carr's recent focus on potential NFL opportunities.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Derek Carr Addresses Raiders Future After Landing Coaching Job
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Former Raiders QB Derek Carr Lands Surprise Coaching Job
"Derek Carr has transitioned to the world of coaching, but that doesn't mean he's quite done with the Las Vegas Raiders. The post Derek Carr Addresses Raiders Future After Landing Coaching Job appeared first on HEAVY.
"Former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback has flirted with coming out of retirement, but it looks like he's turning to coaching. The post Former Raiders QB Derek Carr Lands Surprise Coaching Job appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 10:05 PMDerek Carr Addresses Raiders Future After Landing Coaching Job
Derek Carr has transitioned to the world of coaching, but that doesn't mean he's quite done with the Las Vegas Raiders. The post Derek Carr Addresses Raiders Future After Landing Coaching Job appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 3:00 AMFormer Raiders QB Derek Carr Lands Surprise Coaching Job
Former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback has flirted with coming out of retirement, but it looks like he's turning to coaching. The post Former Raiders QB Derek Carr Lands Surprise Coaching Job appeared first on HEAVY.
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