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 |
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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.