The Raiders signed Carter off the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday.
The Army product's signing ensures depth at defensive end in Las Vegas, with Maxx Crosby (ankle) and Malcolm Koonce (knee) both sidelined for the remainder of the season. Carter has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game this year, but he'll likely serve as a depth piece on the Raiders' defensive line in the Week 16 matchup against the Jaguars.
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Vikings' Andre Carter: Returns to practice
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Carter (undisclosed) was activated from the active/PUP list Saturday.
Carter missed the start of camp, but after passing a physical he can finally join his teammates on the practice field. The 24-year-old signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent out of Army and will now focus on earning a roster spot in the team's linebacker corps.
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Vikings' Andre Carter: Placed on active/PUP list
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The Vikings placed Carter on the active/PUP list with an undisclosed injury Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Carter signed with Minnesota as an UDFA out of Army at the end of April, but he's dealing with an undisclosed injury and won't be available to start training camp. It's unclear how long he'll be sidelined, but the 23-year-old is eligible to practice and/or play at any point during the preseason.
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Vikings' Andre Carter: Inks deal with Minnesota
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Minnesota signed Carter as an undrafted free agent Saturday.
In 2021, Carter posted 15.5 sacks for Army and was named to the AP All-American team, but he struggled to replicate his pass-rushing production last season. The 6-foot-7 linebacker has the size and speed to be an elite playmaker, but his lack of refined skills may make his transition to the NFL difficult.
