PHOENIX – Raiders quarterback Derek Carr's rehab from a broken fibula has been smooth and steady. He had surgery to repair a bone broken in a Week 16 victory over Indianapolis, an injury that essentially killed hopes of a Raiders division, conference or league championship.
Carr's return to health progressed through the winter, leaving him ready to start playing football again soon.
Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said at this week's NFL owners meetings that Carr should be a full participant in offseason activities. The offseason program begins April 17, with a few weeks of strength and conditioning.
The first set of OTAs starts on May 22, and Carr is expected to participate fully in those workouts. There are 12 OTAs followed by a three-day mandatory minicamp that ends June 15.
Barring a setback, the Raiders won't pull the reins on Carr's participation during that stretch.
"I don't think there's any reason to take it easy," head coach Jack Del Rio said. "He's fired up. I got to see him working out with the trainers last week before we came down (to Phoenix). He's doing well. I think he's really excited about where it is and how the rehab is going. We expect to have him for all the OTAs and everything."
