Andre Carter

Andre Carter (twitter: @mr_carter93)

Position: DE-LB
Height: 6-4    Weight: 265 lbs.

Born: May 12, 1979 in Denver, CO
College: California   (school history)
Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round (7th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 60 (1001st overall since 1950)

Relatives: Son of Rubin Carter
1-time Pro Bowler (fine print)

• 6/17 Sports Out West: Raiders offseason 2013: 5 Takeaways from offseason workouts: The entire Oakland Raiders offseason has been about “out with the old and in with the new.”  Their OTAs and minicamp...

• 4/29 BearsHistory.com Blog: 2013 Chicago Bears Draft 6-Pack: My six thoughts on the 2013 Chicago Bears draft class: 1. As shocked as I was by the selection of Kyle Long with the 20th pick,...

• 3/22 FootballPerspective.com: Playing with the most coaches on one team: During the season, Mike Tanier noted that Shane Lechler has played for eight different coaches while being a member of the Raiders....
• 3/13 FootballPerspective.com: What veterans did the eventual Super Bowl Champs add in the prior offseason?: Happy New Year to the NFL, which opened for business at 4PM yesterday. It’s been a busy couple of days, as the Seahawks...
• 3/9 Sports Out West: Tommy Kelly sees “writing on wall,” expects release from Raiders: Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Tommy Kelly is expecting his release from his seven-year, $50.1 million contract, according to...

• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Would like to bring back to FAs The Oakland Raiders would like to re-sign impending free-agent DE Andre Carter and LB Philip Wheeler this offseason....[+] The Oakland Raiders would like to re-sign impending free-agent DE Andre Carter and LB Philip Wheeler this offseason.

• 12/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Andre Carter seeing more snaps : Oakland Raiders DE Andre Carter played 32 of 44 snaps in Week 15, his highest percentage of the season. He was credited with a...[+] sack and five quarterback hits.
• 12/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Andre Carter plays frequently: Oakland Raiders DE Andre Carter played 32 of 44 defensive snaps in Week 15 and recorded his second sack of the season. He also...[+] had five quarterback hits. 'He's a lot closer (to top form) than he was, and I think he's only going to get better,' head coach Dennis Allen said. 'He's been a great addition for us, not only on the field, but in the locker room, in the classroom. He's been good to have, and I expect him to continue to get better.'

• 10/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Andre Carter played mostly RE: Oakland Raiders DE Andre Carter played mostly right end in his team debut in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons, and he took part...[+] in 24 of the team's 55 defensive snaps. Carter assisted on only one tackle. 'He did some good things but, also, he's still a little bit rusty,' head coach Dennis Allen said.
• 10/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Andre Carter will see time Week 6: Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said DE Andre Carter will be active for Week 6 and will be part of the defensive line...[+] rotation.
• 10/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Coach explains DE Andre Carter sitting out: Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said DE Andre Carter was not active for Week 4 because he did not take part in training...[+] camp with any team and want to wait until after the Week 5 bye to get him on the field.

• 9/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Week 4 Inactives: The Oakland Raiders have declared DE Andre Carter, WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, OT Khalif Barnes, OG Lucas Nix, TE Richard Gordon,...[+] CB Shawntae Spencer, QB Terrelle Pryor inactive for Week 4.
• 9/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Andre Carter could play in Week 4: Oakland Raiders DE Andre Carter (back, quadriceps) could play in the team's Week 4 game. Carter figures to be a rotational player....[+]
• 9/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Can Andre Carter bolster pass rush?: The Oakland Raiders are hoping DE Andre Carter (back, quadriceps) can help improve the team's struggling pass rush. Oakland has...[+] three sacks in three games, tied with four other teams for the second fewest sacks in the league.
• 9/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Andre Carter agreed to injury waiver: Updating a previous report, the Oakland Raiders made DE Andre Carter (back, quadriceps) sign an injury waiver for his back and...[+] quadriceps, according to sources. Carter tore his quad in Week 15 last season when he was with the New England Patriots, and he is still not back to full strength after surgery. The waiver would financially protect the Raiders in the event Carter suffers a setback with either his back or quadriceps injuries.
• 9/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Andre Carter signedThe Oakland Raiders have signed free-agent DE Andre Carter (Patriots). Terms of the contract were not disclosed....[+] The Oakland Raiders have signed free-agent DE Andre Carter (Patriots). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
• 9/26 Bolt Beat: Around the AFC West: Raiders Sign DE Andre Carter: The Raiders added some much needed muscle to their defensive front with the signing of DE Andre Carter. Carter played with the...

• 8/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: NFL | Andre Carter not healthy yet: Free-agent DE Andre Carter (quadriceps) has worked out for the St. Louis Rams and Oakland Raiders and has had negotiations with...[+] the New England Patriots but has not signed with anyone because he still lacks burst and explosion. It is believed he is not close to play in a game.
• 8/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Andre Carter gets workout The Oakland Raiders gave free-agent LB Andre Carter (Patriots) a workout Tuesday, Aug. 21....[+] The Oakland Raiders gave free-agent LB Andre Carter (Patriots) a workout Tuesday, Aug. 21.

• 7/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: NFL | Andre Carter says he is doing well: Free-agent DE Andre Carter (quadriceps) said he has been able to cut while running, jump and get out of his stance in his rehab...[+] from a torn quadriceps. Carter will able to run two miles on the beach earlier this week.
• 7/19 Bolt Beat: Releasing Luis Castillo… What is the Worst That Can Happen?: SOMEONE COULD GET INJURED, THAT’s WHAT! Knowing the Chargers history with the injury bug, the Chargers still decided to...

• 6/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Andre Carter could start on PUP list if re-signed: Free-agent DE Andre Carter (quadriceps) could start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list if he re-signs with the...[+] New England Patriots.
• 6/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Andre Carter is looking for long-term deal: Free-agent DE Andre Carter (Patriots) is interested in re-signing with the New England Patriots but is looking for a three- or...[+] four-year deal and more than the $2.75 million he made last season. The Patriots are more interested in paying him close to what he made in 2011 because they are worried about his durability.
• 6/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Andre Carter might return: The New England Patriots might have an interest in bringing back free-agent DL Andre Carter (Patriots) (quadriceps) as he continues...[+] to progress in his rehab. The club has not given out his No. 93 jersey as of yet. Carter would bring a strong balance of veteran leadership and production to the locker room if he returns.
• 6/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Andre Carter ahead of schedule: Free-agent DE Andre Carter (quadriceps) is ahead of schedule in his rehab from a torn quadriceps muscle but is not ready to participate...[+] in practice. Carter met with the New England Patriots’ medical staff Wednesday, June 6, to receive a checkup.

• 5/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Ravens | Is Andre Carter a possibility? : The Baltimore Ravens could potentially look at signing free-agent LB Andre Carter (Patriots). However, it appears unlikely, even...[+] though Carter will be ready to practice full-speed in training camp after a quadriceps injury landed him on Injured Reserve last season.

• 4/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Have not contacted Andre Carter latelyFree-agent DE Andre Carter (Patriots) said he has not talked with the New England Patriots since the season ended....[+] Free-agent DE Andre Carter (Patriots) said he has not talked with the New England Patriots since the season ended.

• 3/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Andre Carter still in recovery: Free-agent DL Andre Carter (quadriceps) (Patriots) is hopeful of returning to the New England Patriots in 2012. However, he is...[+] still recovering from a quadriceps injury, and he was meeting with team doctors in Foxboro Saturday, March 24. Carter is still reportedly walking with a heavy limp, and he's not yet ready to be evaluated by head coach Bill Belichick.

• 2/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Andre Carter interested in returning: Carl Poston, agent for New England Patriots impending free-agent DE Andre Carter (quadriceps), said Carter is interested in re-signing...[+] with the Patriots this offseason and the two sides have has discussions about Carter’s future. Coston also said Carter is ahead of schedule in his rehab from quadriceps surgery.

• 1/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Andre Carter to miss Pro BowlNew England Patriots DE Andre Carter (knee) will not play in the 2012 Pro Bowl because of a knee injury....[+] New England Patriots DE Andre Carter (knee) will not play in the 2012 Pro Bowl because of a knee injury.

• 12/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Mark Anderson takes over for Andre Carter: New England Patriots DL Mark Anderson will get a chance to fill in for the injured LB Andre Carter (quadriceps). 'If you lose...[+] somebody like Andre, that's a very key player to our defense,' Anderson said Wednesday, Dec. 21. 'But my role is not going to change. I'm still gonna go out there and play hard. Conditioning and preparation don't change.'
• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Andre Carter to IR: The New England Patriots officially placed LB Andre Carter (quadriceps) on the Injured Reserve Tuesday, Dec. 20, and signed free-agent...[+] DL Cedric McKinley (Vikings) to the practice squad in a corresponding move.
• 12/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Andre Carter expected to need surgery: Updating a previous report, New England Patriots LB Andre Carter (quadriceps) suffered a left quadriceps injury in Week 15 against...[+] the Denver Broncos. Carter's agent said Sunday, Dec. 18, that Carter suffered a 'quad-related injury that will require surgery.'

• 11/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Andre Carter earns honor : New England Patriots LB Andre Carter has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Carter recorded 4.5 sacks in Week 10....[+]
• 11/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Andre Carter strong in Week 10 win New England Patriots LB Andre Carter recorded 4.5 sacks in the team's Week 10 game....[+] New England Patriots LB Andre Carter recorded 4.5 sacks in the team's Week 10 game.

• 3/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Andre Carter releasedThe Washington Redskins have released DL Andre Carter, according to The Washington Post....[+] The Washington Redskins have released DL Andre Carter, according to The Washington Post.

• 2/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Three LBs not expected to return: Washington Redskins LBs Andre Carter, Rocky McIntosh and Chris Wilson are not expected to be with the team next week, report Rich...[+] Tandler and Ryan O'Halloran, of CSNWashington.com.

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