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 |
Redskins QB Griffin, Patriots DE Jones named Rookies of the Month
The NFL named Redskins QB Robert Griffin III and Patriots DE Chandler Jones the Rookies of the Month for September.
Key matchup: Redskins QB Robert Griffin III vs. Falcons defense
The Falcons' defense will have its hands full with another dual-threat quarterback after struggling against Cam Newton in Week Four.
NFC East Spin cycle: Week Four
At the quarter pole, the Eagles, Giants and Redskins and Cowboys are all at .500 or better.
RG3 leads 'Skins in dramatic win over Bucs
Rpbert Griffin III helped lead the Redskins down the field in the final minute, setting up Billy Cundiff to redeem himself with a game-winning field goal.
Bucs-Redskins blacked out in Tampa
Sunday’s Buccaneers-Redskins game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay will be blacked out on local television.
Redskins place RB Helu on I.R., sign Grant
The Redskins placed RB Roy Helu on injured reserve Wednesday and announced the signing of veteran RB Ryan Grant.
Report: Redskins to sign RB Grant
The Redskins will sign former Packers RB Ryan Grant, according to CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora.
Redskins OLT Williams has bone bruise
Redskins OLT Trent Williams has a bone bruise in his right knee. An MRI is negative and he is day-to-day, Mike Shanahan told reporters.
NFC East Spin cycle: Week Three
The Giants and Eagles are heading in opposite directions; the Cowboys clawed back; and the Redskins lost again.
Bengals hang on to beat Redskins
Andy Dalton completed 19-of-27 passes for 328 yards and three touchdowns Sunday to lead the Bengals to a 38-31 win over Robert Griffin III and the Redskins.
Griffin's load gets heavier with defensive injuries
Replacing Adam Carriker and Brian Orakpo won't just fall on Redskins defenders — RG3 will be asked to pick up more of the slack, fairly or not.
Former NFL RB Stephen Davis arrested
Stephen Davis has been arrested after officials say he was operating a nightclub even though its business license had been revoked.
Redskins' Haslett received contract extension
Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan told reporters Wednesday that defensive coordinator Jim Haslett received a contract extension.
Redskins WR Morgan deals with Twitter death threats
Joshua Morgan has received death threats on Twitter because of his fourth-quarter blunder in the loss to the Rams.
Redskins put Orakpo and Carriker on I.R., sign two
The Redskins have placed LB Brian Orakpo and DE Adam Carriker on injured reserve, and signed two players.
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.