Washington Redskins
Adam Carriker - #94 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 305 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/06/1984 |
| Birthplace | Hastings, NE |
| College | Nebraska |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 1st round, 13th pick by Rams |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 |
Chudzinski, Wannstedt not making proper adjustments
Carolina's Rob Chudzinski and Buffalo's Dave Wannstedt are struggling to adjust; Adrian Peterson's incredible season; and more from Week Seven.
Eli rallies Giants to win over RG3, Redskins
Eli Manning threw a 77-yard scoring pass to Victor Cruz and the Giants overcame a late TD by Robert Griffin III to beat the Redskins, 27-23.
Redskins TE Davis out for the season with Achilles injury
Redskins TE Fred Davis was carted off the field in Sunday’s game against the Giants with a season-ending Achilles injury.
League fines Bills, Redskins for injury-reporting violations
The NFL fined the Bills and Redskins each $20,000 for violations of the league’s injury-reporting policy.
Key matchup: Redskins QB Robert Griffin III vs. Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell
The Giants must not blitz too much against a running threat such as Redskins QB Robert Griffin III.
NFC East Spin cycle: Giants, Redskins on collision course
Although the Cowboys and Eagles missed on late-game opportunities, the Giants and Redskins turned in statement victories.
RG3 helps Redskins snap home losing streak
Robert Griffin III ran for 138 yards and two touchdowns and the Redskins snapped an eight-game home losing streak with a 38-26 win over the Vikings.
Redskins not changing approach with Griffin
The Redskins say they are not dramatically changing course with Robert Griffin III despite his concussion and repeated hits.
NFL Links: Texans' offense in no rush
The Texans aren't conforming to the NFL's hurry-up trends, Alex Smith is suddenly a savior and Pete Carroll squares off with his old team.
Key matchup: Redskins RB Alfred Morris vs. Vikings' run defense
The Redskins' impressive rookie runner Alfred Morris will face an improved Vikings defense.
Redskins release Cundiff, add Forbath
The Redskins released PK Billy Cundiff on Tuesday and signed PK Kai Forbath.
NFC East Spin Cycle: Week Five
The Giants gained ground in the NFC East race as the Redskins (who lost a QB) and Eagles (who might change QBs) fell in close games.
Falcons still unbeaten after win over 'Skins
Michael Turner ran 13 yards for the go-ahead score with 2:46 to play in a 24-17 win over the Redskins.
Redskins QB Griffin, Chiefs QB Cassel injured Sunday
Redskins QB Robert Griffin III and Chiefs QB Matt Cassel left their respective games on Sunday with head injuries.
Redskins' run game thriving for many reasons
The Redskins have found answers across the board that have made their rushing attack one of the most potent in the NFL.
PLAYER NEWS
Washington Redskins players say they expect Carriker to be out for the season with a right knee injury.|||||||
Coach Mike Shanahan said after Sunday's 31-28 loss to St. Louis that Carriker's injury didn't look good and suggested it would require surgery.
The Redskins announced Tuesday that defensive end Adam Carriker has signed his new deal. Carriker last week agreed to a four-year, $20 million contract with $7 million guaranteed.|||||||
Carriker returns for his third season with the Redskins. He had 5 1/2 sacks last season.
The Washington Redskins have agreed to terms to re-sign Carriker to a four-year, $20 million contract.|||||||
The deal gives Carriker $7 million in guaranteed money. It was completed within the first two hours of the NFL free agency signing period Tuesday. Carriker will be returning for his third year with the Redskins. He had 5 1/2 sacks last season.
The St. Louis Rams have traded Carriker, a first-round pick in 2007 who's been held back by injuries, to the Washington Redskins for a late-round pick in the draft.|||||||
Carriker was the 13th overall pick in 2007 out of Nebraska. He missed last season with a shoulder injury. He will be reunited with defensive coordinator Jim Haslett, a former Rams coach.
Carriker and defensive end Eric Moore were placed on injured reserve Saturday by the Rams.|||||||
Carriker and Moore were injured in the preseason finale Thursday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Carriker hurt a shoulder and Moore a hand.
