Raiders' Carr praises Jordy Nelson: 'I can't believe Green Bay let him go'

The Oakland Raiders made a number of offseason changes after Jon Gruden was hired as the team's head coach. A number of these additions came on the offensive side of the ball, including the signing of former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson.

The Packers released Nelson in May, reportedly due to his cap hit and declined play in 2017, after 10 seasons with the club. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, however, has already meshed well with his new target during training camp.

"I can't say enough good things," Carr told the East Bay Times' Matt Schneidman. "I can't believe Green Bay let him go, but I'm glad he's here."

The 27-year-old doesn't agree with those who say Nelson is "washed up."

"The thing that you hear about that he can't run anymore - that's false," Carr said. "I can tell you, he's one of the fastest skill guys that we have still. He can run. You see that by his route running. If he can win on underneath routes, that means DBs are scared about what he can do over the top. He's still Jordy Nelson, that's for sure."

The veteran wideout caught 53 passes for 482 yards and six touchdowns last year, his worst statistical season since 2010.