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 |
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.
Redskins lose Carriker, Orakpo for the season
The Redskins were dealt a huge blow in Sunday’s loss to the Rams, as DE Adam Carriker and OLB Brian Orakpo both suffered season-ending injuries.
Rehabbed Clayton may become Rams' No. 1 receiver
Although he started the season on the PUP list, Mark Clayton appears ready to go in Week Seven, when he could assume a role as the Rams' top wideout, according to NFC Whispers.
Redskins rookie DE Jenkins tears ACL
Redskins rookie DE Jarvis Jenkins announced on his Twitter that he has suffered a torn ACL, knocking him out for the season.
Rookie Allen making positive impression on Eagles
The Eagles were hoping for good things from Nate Allen when they drafted the free safety in the second round of April's draft, and he hasn't disappointing, according to our NFC East Whispers.
Front three vital to Redskins' defense
For all the talk of Albert Haynesworth and his ongoing saga with the Redskins, the other D-linemen on the team will have a lot to say about how successful the defense will fare this season.
Redskins beef up D-line with Carriker, Green
While the status of disgruntled DT Albert Haynesworth remains in limbo, the Redskins have started to stockpile DL help.
Rams trade Carriker to Redskins, sign RFA Ryan
The Rams remained busy on the DT front Tuesday, trading former first-round draft pick Adam Carriker to the Redskins and signing starting DT Clifton Ryan to a one-year tender offer.
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.
