DeAndre Carter

DeAndre Carter
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Carter with the Washington Football Team in 2021
No. 11 – Chicago Bears
Position:Wide receiver / Return specialist
Personal information
Born: (1993-04-10) April 10, 1993 (age 31)
San Jose, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Washington (Fremont, California)
College:Sacramento State (2011–2014)
Undrafted:2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team FCS All-American (2014)
  • 2× first-team All-Big Sky (2013–2014)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:108
Receiving yards:1,259
Return yards:3,940
Rushing yards:99
Total touchdowns:7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

DeAndre Carter (born April 10, 1993) is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Sacramento State before signing with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2015. Carter has been a member of eleven NFL rosters in his career.

College career

Carter attended Sacramento State, where he played wide receiver and was named first-team Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) All-American in 2014 after recording 99 receptions for 1,321 yards and 17 touchdowns.[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 8+1⁄2 in
(1.74 m) 		185 lb
(84 kg) 		30+5⁄8 in
(0.78 m) 		8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)		 4.44 s 1.45 s 2.53 s 3.80 s 6.64 s 38.5 in
(0.98 m)		 10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)		 17 reps
All values from Pro Day[2][3]

Baltimore Ravens

Carter signed with the Baltimore Ravens on May 3, 2015.[4] After a successful training camp, he seemed to have a chance of making the final roster. However, after failing to win the return job during the first three weeks of preseason, he was released by the Ravens on August 31, 2015, as part of the first wave of roster cuts.[5]

Oakland Raiders

Carter signed to the practice squad of the Oakland Raiders on September 16, 2015, after the Raiders traded wide receiver Brice Butler to the Dallas Cowboys.[6] On December 1, 2015, he was released from the practice squad.[7]

New England Patriots

On December 15, 2015, Carter was signed by the New England Patriots to their practice squad. He was released on January 12, 2016, but was re-signed the next day.[8][9] On January 26, 2016, Carter signed a futures contract with the Patriots.[10]

On September 3, 2016, Carter was released by the Patriots as part of final roster cuts.[11]

San Francisco 49ers

On February 24, 2017, Carter signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.[12] He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[13][14] He signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers on January 2, 2018.[15] On May 15, 2018, Carter was waived by the team.[16]

Philadelphia Eagles

On July 28, 2018, Carter signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.[17] He made the Eagles' final roster. In the 2018 season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, he recorded a 10-yard reception, the first of his NFL career, in the 18–12 victory. Carter took over kick and punt return duties with regular returner Darren Sproles sidelined with an injury.[18] Carter was waived by the Eagles on September 18, 2018, after two games.[19] He was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 20.[20] He was promoted back to the active roster on September 29, 2018.[21] Carter was waived by the Eagles on November 6, 2018.[22]

Houston Texans

On November 7, 2018, Carter was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans.[23]

On March 11, 2020, Carter was re-signed to a one-year contract by the Texans.[24] On November 17, 2020, Carter was waived by the Texans.[25]

Chicago Bears (first stint)

On November 18, 2020, Carter was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Bears.[26] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on December 10, 2020,[27] and activated on December 22.[28]

Washington Football Team

Carter scores a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021

Carter signed with the Washington Football Team on April 1, 2021.[29] He was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week in Week 4 against the Falcons after he returned a kickoff 101 yards for his first career touchdown.[30][31] Carter recorded his first career receiving touchdown in a Week 8 game against the Denver Broncos.[32]

Los Angeles Chargers

Carter signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers on April 8, 2022.[33] In Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Carter totaled 64 yards and a touchdown on 3 receptions in the 24–19 victory.[34]

Las Vegas Raiders

On March 30, 2023, Carter signed with the Raiders.[35]

Chicago Bears (second stint)

On June 18, 2024, Carter signed a one-year contract to return with the Chicago Bears.[36]

Personal life

Carter's younger brother, Kaylan, died in 2013 after going into cardiac arrest during a weight training session with his football team in high school.[37] At Sacramento State, Carter majored in communication studies.[7] Carter served as a substitute teacher at Martin Luther King Middle School in 2016.[38]

References

  1. ^ Wilson, Aaron (May 27, 2015). "Ravens undrafted rookie WR DeAndre Carter plays with 'chip on my shoulder'". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "2015 Draft Scout DeAndre Carter, Sacramento State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  3. ^ "DeAndre Carter 2015 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  4. ^ "Ravens sign DeAndre Carter". rotoworld.com/.
  5. ^ "DeAndre Carter Among First Eight Ravens Cut". BaltimoreRavens.com. August 31, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  6. ^ Warnemuende, Jeremy (September 16, 2015). "Raiders Add DeAndre Carter to Practice Squad". 247sports.com. Archived from the original on May 19, 2018. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "DeAndre Carter". New England Patriots. Archived from the original on May 13, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  8. ^ "Patriots sign rookie S Cedric Thompson and WR J.J. Worton to the practice squad; release WR DeAndre Carter from the practice squad". Patriots.com. January 12, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  9. ^ "Patriots re-sign WR DeAndre Carter to the practice squad; release OL Torrian Wilson from the practice squad". Patriots.com. January 13, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  10. ^ "Patriots sign eight to future contracts". Patriots.com. January 26, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
  11. ^ "Patriots reach the 53-man roster limit". Patriots.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on November 6, 2017.
  12. ^ "49ers Sign WR DeAndre Carter". 49ers.com. February 24, 2017.
  13. ^ "49ers Cut Roster Down to 53 Players". 49ers.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on March 2, 2018.
  14. ^ "49es Claim DL Xavier Cooper off Waivers, Sign 8 Players to Practice Squad". 49ers.com. September 3, 2017. Archived from the original on January 30, 2018.
  15. ^ "49ers Sign Nine Players to Reserves/Future Contracts". 49ers.com. January 2, 2018. Archived from the original on March 16, 2018.
  16. ^ "49ers Announce a Pair of Roster Moves". 49ers.com. May 15, 2018.
  17. ^ "Eagles Sign Wide Receiver DeAndre Carter". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. July 28, 2018.
  18. ^ "Eagles' DeAndre Carter: Works as third receiver in win". CBSSports.com. September 7, 2018. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  19. ^ Foley, Graham (September 18, 2018). "Eagles Promote Josh Adams, Waive DeAndre Carter". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  20. ^ Zangaro, Dave (September 20, 2018). "Eagles sign DeAndre Carter, Billy Brown to practice squad". NBCSports.com. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
  21. ^ McPherson, Chris (September 29, 2018). "Rodney McLeod Placed On Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  22. ^ Zangaro, Dave (November 6, 2018). "Eagles waive DeAndre Carter, possibly signaling a long-awaited return". NBCSports.com. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
  23. ^ Williams, Charean (November 7, 2018). "Texans claim DeAndre Carter, cut Tyler Ervin". Pro Football Talk. NBCSports.com. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  24. ^ Wilson, Aaron (March 11, 2020). "Texans sign KR-WR DeAndre Carter to new deal". CTInsider.com. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  25. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (11-17-20)". HoustonTexans.com. November 17, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
  26. ^ Mayer, Larry (November 18, 2020). "Roster Move: Bears claim punt returner off waivers". ChicagoBears.com.
  27. ^ Mayer, Larry (December 10, 2020). "Roster Move: Bears place Carter on COVID-19 list". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  28. ^ Simmons, Myles (December 22, 2020). "Bears activate DeAndre Carter off COVID-19 list". NBCSports.com. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  29. ^ Washington Football Team Public Relations. "Washington Signs WR/KR DeAndre Carter". WashingtonFootball.com. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  30. ^ Razo, Eduardo (October 3, 2021). "Watch DeAndre Carter Score His First Career Touchdown on Kickoff Return". NBC4 Washington. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  31. ^ Cadeaux, Ethan. "Washington returner DeAndre Carter named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week". Yahoo Sports. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  32. ^ Washington Football Team Public Relations (November 1, 2021). "Washington-Broncos Monday Stats Pack". WashingtonFootball.com. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  33. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Wide Receiver DeAndre Carter". Chargers.com. April 8, 2022. Archived from the original on May 3, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  34. ^ Cothrel, Nicholas (September 13, 2022). "DeAndre Carter's Week 1 Performance Builds Upon Strong Training Camp, Continuing to Show He's More Than a Return Specialist". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  35. ^ "Raiders sign WR DeAndre Carter". Raiders.com. March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  36. ^ Mayer, Larry (June 18, 2024). "Roster Move: Bears sign WR/KR DeAndre Carter". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  37. ^ Condon, Bridget (September 14, 2022). "Deftly replacing Keenan Allen, journeyman DeAndre Carter fulfilling promise made to late brother". NFL.com. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  38. ^ Rosenblatt, Zack (August 30, 2018). "A former teacher, WR DeAndre Carter wants to stand out". NJ.com. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
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