5 NFL players with a no-trade clause ft. Derek Carr and Deshaun Watson
Some NFL players demand a no-trade clause when signing a contract with their team. This clause gives them a massive advantage in having a major say in the future of their careers by giving the player the ability to reject any proposed trade that they are involved in if they choose to do so. Here are five NFL players who have a no-trade clause in their contracts.
5 NFL players with a no-trade clause in their current contract
#1 - Derek Carr, Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders have been one of the busiest teams during the 2022 NFL offseason. They acquired Chandler Jones during the free agency period and made a huge trade with the Green Bay Packers to acquire superstar wide receiver, Davante Adams. Immediately following the trade, the Raiders gave Adams one of the biggest contracts by any non-quarterback.
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The Raiders also locked up starting quarterback Derek Carr to a brand new contract extension, keeping him under team control until the 2026 offseason and paying him up to 121.5 million dollars with at least 65 million dollars in guaranteed money. Carr was awarded a full no-trade clause in return for a relatively team-friendly deal.
#2 - Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
Dak Prescott played out four years on his rookie contract with the Dallas Cowboys before playing the 2020 NFL season on the franchise tag while negotiating a long-term contract extension for 2021 and beyond. Everything worked out for Prescott when he signed a massive four-year contract worth 160 million dollars.
In addition to receiving a no-trade clause in his contract, Prescott also received a no-tag clause. This means that when his contract expires with the Cowboys, they will be unable to place a franchise tag on him, meaning they need to give him a new deal, or he will hit the open free-agent market.