Oakland Raiders' Derek Carr in good spirits after successful surgery

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Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Oakland Raiders QT Derek Carr (4) warms up before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016.  (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oakland Raiders QT Derek Carr (4) warms up before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Oakland Raiders Quarterback Derek Carr is out of surgery, and in good spirits Tuesday afternoon.

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Carr tweeted "surgery couldn't have gone better! Received great news! Already started the recovery process! Thank you for all of your prayers as I heal up!"

Carr suffered a broken fibula during a play in Saturday's game against the Indianopolis Colts.

Cornerback Sean Smith expressed confidence in the team's ability to perform in the playoffs, even without Carr.

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