The Facts: Carr's free agency tour will begin in the Big Apple. The former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback is set to visit the New York Jets this weekend, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported Friday, per a source.

Diehards Line: After a brief dalliance with a potential trade to the New Orleans Saints, the Raiders released Carr on Tuesday, freeing him up to seek employment elsewhere ahead of the start of the new league year. Carr is expected to attract plenty of interest from a number of teams seeking a starting-quality option under center, and the Jets are first in line to meet with the veteran. New York drafted Zach Wilson with the second-overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, but the BYU standout failed to prove he could become a franchise quarterback in two seasons, prompting the upstart Jets to admit their once highly touted quarterback wasn't the answer and brought along the need to explore options elsewhere. Carr is among a number of veteran QBs expected to be available to the Jets and other teams via free agency this offseason, and New York could also explore a trade for a veteran (such as Aaron Rodgers). The Jets will begin their search by meeting with Carr. We'll see if they find a fit with the former Fresno State star.