The Facts: Oakland has cut Schaub, the team announced Monday afternoon.
Diehards Line:With Derek Carr set as the Raiders’ starting quarterback and Christian Ponder added as a backup, the 33-year-old Schaub’s roster spot was tenuous. He was set to make $5.5 million in salary this season, per NFLPA figures. The Raiders traded a sixth-round selection to Houston last March for Schaub, who had previously been the Texans’ starter. While Schaub was the Raiders’ No. 1 quarterback in the exhibition slate, he struggled in the preseason, opening the door for Carr to take the job. The question now is whether Schaub will land elsewhere. The fact he's a veteran with starting experience makes it likely he can continue to secure backup work.