The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... When the Raiders hit the field for minicamp, they’ll actually be able to get some work done with the starters, now that Carr is healthy again. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Carr was cleared for mini-camp, after not throwing in recent weeks because of a ring finger injury.

Diehards Line: He might not be 100 percent at the moment, but he’s expected to be ready to go by the start of training camp. ... Carr threw a few passes last week, which was clearly a sign of progress. But the fact he’s going to be fine by the start of training camp is going to be the best news for a team that was encouraged by his progress as a rookie.