Derek Carrier Explained

Derek Carrier
Number:46, 89, 86, 85
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:25 July 1990
Birth Place:Edgerton, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:240
High School:Edgerton
College:Beloit (2008–2011)
Undraftedyear:2012
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:59
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:529
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:3

Derek Carrier (born July 25, 1990) is a former American football tight end. Carrier played college football at Beloit College.

Early years

Carrier attended Edgerton High School in Edgerton, Wisconsin.[1] He played basketball and football while at Edgerton High School.[2]

College career

The Wisconsin Badgers offered Carrier the opportunity to play college football as a preferred walk-on but Carrier instead chose to attend NCAA Division III Beloit College because Beloit also offered to allow him to play college basketball.[3] After two years, Carrier left the basketball team and began running indoor track, competing in the 55 meters, long jump and triple jump. Carrier was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and was pre-med.[4]

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Carrier was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2012. He was signed to a three-year, $1.44 million contract.[5] On August 30, 2012, he was waived by the Raiders.[6]

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 11, 2012, he was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles and added to the practice squad.[7] On August 25, 2013, he was released by the Eagles.[8]

San Francisco 49ers

On September 3, 2013, he was signed by the San Francisco 49ers and added to the practice squad.[9] On November 16, 2013, he was promoted to the active roster.[10]

In the 2014 season, Carrier had nine receptions for 105 receiving yards in 11 games and one start.[11] On March 9, 2015, the San Francisco 49ers signed Carrier to a three-year, $2.98 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $400,000.[12] [5]

Washington Redskins

On August 21, 2015, Carrier was traded to the Washington Redskins for a conditional fifth round pick in the 2017 NFL draft.[13] [14] In Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons, he recorded his first career touchdown on a seven-yard pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins.[15] After tearing his ACL and MCL in Week 14 against the Chicago Bears, the Redskins placed him on injured reserve on December 14.[16] He finished the 2015 season with 17 receptions for 141 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in 12 games and starts.[17]

Carrier started the 2016 season on the PUP list to recover from torn ligaments in his knee. He was officially activated to the active roster on November 12, 2016, prior to Week 10.[18]

Los Angeles Rams

On September 2, 2017, Carrier was traded to the Los Angeles Rams for a 2018 seventh-round draft pick.[19] The Rams traded for him after Temarrick Hemingway suffered a fractured fibula and were in need of a third tight end. He was reunited with his former offensive coordinator in Washington and new Los Angeles Rams' head coach Sean McVay.[20]

In the 2017 season, Carrier appeared in 14 games and started two. He had eight receptions for 71 receiving yards. In addition, he had a role on special teams.[21]

Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders (second stint)

On March 15, 2018, Carrier signed a three-year contract with the Oakland Raiders.[22] [23] In Week 14 of the 2018 season, Carrier scored a receiving touchdown in the 24–21 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.[24] In Week 13 of the 2019 season, he recorded a receiving touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the 40–9 loss.[25]

Carrier was fined $15,000 by the NFL on October 5, 2020, for attending a maskless charity event hosted by teammate Darren Waller during the COVID-19 pandemic in violation of the NFL's COVID-19 protocols for the 2020 season.[26]

On March 19, 2021, Carrier re-signed with the Raiders on a one-year contract.[27] He suffered a pec injury in Week 4 and was placed on injured reserve on October 9, 2021.[28] He was activated on January 8, 2022.[29]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Derek Carrier, Edgerton, Tight End . March 22, 2023 . 247Sports . en-US . March 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322145609/https://247sports.com/Player/Derek-Carrier-76070/high-school-130876/ . live .
  2. Web site: Franz . Jim . January 20, 2022 . Ex-Buc Carrier wraps up NFL career . March 22, 2023 . Beloit Daily News . en . January 28, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220128164721/https://www.beloitdailynews.com/sports/ex-buc-carrier-wraps-up-nfl-career/article_6e7ce1b8-7a5d-11ec-aacb-5f8826a52e7c.html . live .
  3. Web site: Gehlken . Michael . 2018-12-24 . Raiders TE Derek Carrier keeps family oath amid NFL life . 2024-05-15 . Las Vegas Review-Journal . en-US.
  4. News: McGinn. Bob. Beloit College receiver looks to catch on. September 12, 2017. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. April 14, 2012. January 2, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190102193439/http://archive.jsonline.com/sports/packers/beloit-college-receiver-looks-to-catch-on-in-nfl-draft-9j500s9-147462285.html/. live.
  5. Web site: Spotrac.com: Derek Carrier contract. January 8, 2018. spotrac.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20180109064139/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=112663&draftyear=2012&genpos=TE. January 9, 2018. dead.
  6. Web site: August 30, 2012 . NFL roster cuts: Stephen McGee among players released . March 22, 2023 . NFL.com . en-US . October 12, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221012113703/https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-roster-cuts-stephen-mcgee-among-players-released-0ap1000000056652 . live .
  7. Web site: Brewer . Jason . September 11, 2012 . Philadelphia Eagles Sign TE Derek Carrier To Practice Squad, Release Chase Ford . March 22, 2023 . SB Nation Philly . en . November 30, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221130200335/https://philly.sbnation.com/2012/9/11/3317468/philadelphia-eagles-sign-te-derek-carrier-to-practice-squad-release . live .
  8. Web site: McPherson . Chris . August 25, 2013 . Jamar Chaney Among Initial Cuts . March 22, 2023 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . September 27, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220927200851/https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/lb-jamar-chaney-among-initial-cuts-10952572 . live .
  9. Web site: Fucillo . David . September 3, 2013 . 49ers reportedly sign Derek Carrier to PS . March 22, 2023 . Niners Nation . en . May 16, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220516163315/https://www.ninersnation.com/2013/9/3/4691190/49ers-sign-te-derek-carrier-to-practice-squad-according-to-reports . live .
  10. Web site: November 16, 2013 . 49ers add tight end Derek Carrier to active roster . March 22, 2023 . ProFootballTalk . en-US . July 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220701144851/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/16/49ers-add-tight-end-derek-carrier-to-active-roster/ . live .
  11. Web site: Derek Carrier 2014 Game Log . March 22, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . November 21, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201121094534/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CarrDe00/gamelog/2014/ . live .
  12. Web site: Wilkening . Mike . March 9, 2015 . 49ers reach two-year deal with Derek Carrier . August 21, 2015 . ProFootballTalk . August 20, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150820235300/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/09/49ers-reach-two-year-deal-with-derek-carrier/ . live .
  13. Web site: Jackson . Zac . August 21, 2015 . Report: 49ers trade TE Carrier to Redskins . March 22, 2023 . ProFootballTalk . en-US . April 20, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210420041854/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/08/21/report-49ers-trade-te-carrier-to-redskins/ . live .
  14. Web site: NFL.com. Redskins acquire TE Derek Carrier in trade with 49ers. Dan. Hanzus. August 21, 2015. August 21, 2015. August 22, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150822102039/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000514144/article/redskins-acquire-te-derek-carrier-in-trade-with-49ers. live.
  15. Web site: Redskins.com. Redskins-Falcons Monday Stats Pack. October 12, 2015. November 7, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151015005035/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Falcons-Monday-Stats-Pack/3e5ce0ca-3591-42a0-a954-8b2cbae579ed. October 15, 2015. dead.
  16. Web site: Redskins.com. Derek Carrier Suffers Season-Ending Knee Injury Vs. Bears. December 14, 2015. Stephen. Czarda. January 31, 2016. December 19, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151219210937/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Derek-Carrier-Suffers-Season-Ending-Knee-Injury-Vs-Bears/1b8ca166-5087-4afd-95cd-28ba79a85cf4. live.
  17. Web site: Derek Carrier 2015 Game Log . March 22, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . November 21, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201121094558/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CarrDe00/gamelog/2015/ . live .
  18. Web site: Redskins.com. 11/12: Redskins Make Roster Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20170102181944/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/1112-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/815dbe40-595f-4b4a-bfbc-8626da045221. dead. January 2, 2017. November 12, 2016. November 12, 2016.
  19. Web site: Redskins.com. Czarda. Stephen. Redskins Trade Derek Carrier To The Rams. September 2, 2017. September 2, 2017. September 2, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170902234436/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Trade-Derek-Carrier-To-The-Rams/08238817-6362-43a0-898c-3ad370171770. dead.
  20. Web site: Lago . Kristen . September 2, 2017 . Rams Trade for Tight End Derek Carrier . January 8, 2018 . TheRams.com . January 7, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180107223637/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Trade-for-Tight-End-Derek-Carrier/b1902898-ddc9-4bf4-b9d0-b6af816331c1 . live .
  21. Web site: Derek Carrier 2017 Game Log . March 22, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . November 21, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201121094603/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CarrDe00/gamelog/2017/ . live .
  22. Web site: Williams . Charean . March 13, 2018 . Raiders expected to sign Derek Carrier . March 22, 2023 . ProFootballTalk . April 20, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210420033209/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/03/13/raiders-expected-to-sign-derek-carrier/ . live .
  23. Web site: March 15, 2018 . Raiders Sign Tight End Derek Carrier . March 22, 2023 . Raiders.com . March 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322145631/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-tight-end-derek-carrier-20456269 . live .
  24. Web site: Pittsburgh Steelers at Oakland Raiders - December 9th, 2018 . March 22, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205234818/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201812090rai.htm . live .
  25. Web site: Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs - December 1st, 2019 . March 22, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . December 30, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191230060857/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201912010kan.htm . live .
  26. Web site: Dubow . Josh . October 5, 2020 . AP source: 10 Raiders players fined for COVID-19 violations . November 10, 2020 . APNews.com . November 11, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201111014427/https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-nfl-nevin-lawson-zay-jones-derek-carr-04b000122c6c0a495ad8704a78bcbc4e . live .
  27. Web site: March 19, 2021 . Raiders re-sign TE Derek Carrier . March 19, 2021 . Raiders.com . March 19, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210319185224/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-re-sign-te-derek-carrier-2021-nfl-free-agency . live .
  28. Web site: October 9, 2021 . Arnette, Mullen Jr. and Carrier placed on IR . March 22, 2023 . Raiders.com . January 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104125551/https://www.raiders.com/news/trayvon-mullen-damon-arnette-placed-on-ir-transaction-week-5-nfl-2021 . live .
  29. Web site: Alper . Josh . January 8, 2022 . Raiders sign Tyron Johnson to active roster, activate Derek Carrier . March 22, 2023 . ProFootballTalk . en-US . January 23, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220123030045/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/01/08/raiders-sign-tyron-johnson-to-active-roster-activate-derek-carrier/ . live .