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Carrier

The 31-year-old tight end is primarily a special teams player. When he takes the field on offense, it’s exclusively as a blocker. He has two receptions on the year. His absence could open up some snaps for Foster Moreau.

The three-sport (basketball, track) star clocked a 4.49 forty while posting a 40-inch vertical at 6'3/238 in what was described as a “great workout” at his pro day. He was also productive last season with 75 catches and 12 TDs. Although the competition was weak and Carrier often plays stiff, he’s in line to become the first Beloit player to be drafted into the NFL since the 1950s.

An undrafted journeyman out of Beloit College, the Raiders will be Carrier’s fourth team in five years. Carrier played scarcely last season, logging only 185 snaps over 14 games for the Rams. The 27-year-old was previously coached by Jon Gruden’s brother Jay in Washington.

They also waived/injured S Eddie Whitley after a preseason injury. Donnie Jones beat out Wing to be Chip Kelly’s punter. Carrier is an excellent athlete, but never made headway up a deep tight end depth chart in Philly.

Carrier is seven months removed from tearing his ACL. He isn’t going to be rushed back with Niles Paul and Logan Paulsen returning. Carrier will compete for a backup role when healthy.

A depth piece, Carrier tore his ACL and MCL last December. He’ll be first eligible to return in Week 7.

Carrier tore his ACL and MCL in Week 14 last season and remains in question for the start of the season. It’s possible he opens the year on reserve/PUP.

Carrier is also eligible to come off the PUP list this week. He needed some extra time to recover from a torn ACL. Even with Jordan Reed sidelined by a concussion, Carrier is unlikely to play a big role. The Redskins also have Vernon Davis and Niles Paul to fill the void at tight end.

Carrier opened the season on the PUP after tearing his ACL and MCL last December. He just began practicing Monday, but he is apparently ready to play. Niles Paul landed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury this week, so the Redskins need some help at tight end.