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Raiders' Derek Carrier: Makes return from pec injury
Derek Carrier was not targeted against the Chargers in Week 18 during his return from a 12-game absence.Carrier, who suffered a pectoral injury in early October, closed out the regular season with two catches on as many targets for 13 yards in five games. He'll continue to provide depth behind fellow tight ends Darren Waller and Foster Moreau against the Bengals on Saturday, but Carrier is headed for unrestricted free agency following the postseason.
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Raiders' Derek Carrier: Activated by Raiders
Derek Carrier (pectoral) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.Carrier returned to practice at the end of December and will be available for Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Chargers. He secured both of his targets for 13 yards across his first four appearances of the season but hasn't played since early October.
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Raiders' Derek Carrier: Receives return designation
Las Vegas designated Derek Carrier (pectoral) for return from injured reserve Wednesday.Carrier sidelined since early October, but he's now been cleared to return to practice. The Las Vegas Raiders have a 21-day window to evaluate him for a potential return to the 53-man roster. If activated at some point, Carrier would serve mainly in a blocking role at tight end.
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Raiders' Derek Carrier: Placed on IR
Derek Carrier (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.Carrier sustained a pectoral injury during Monday's loss to the Chargers, and he'll be forced out for at least three games. Nick Bowers could handle a slightly increased workload in his absence.
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Raiders' Derek Carrier: Ruled out against Bears
Derek Carrier (pectoral) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.Carrier didn't participate in practice this week after he exited Monday's loss to the Chargers with a pectoral injury. His absence could lead to slightly increased playing time for Nick Bowers.
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Raiders' Derek Carrier: Injures pec Monday
Derek Carrier suffered a pectoral injury during Monday's road contest against the Chargers.Carrier didn't draw a target before his departure, leaving him with just two through three-plus games this season. With Nick Bowers (coach's decision) inactive, the Las Vegas Raiders are down to Darren Waller and Foster Moreau at tight end.
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Raiders' Derek Carrier: Rejoins Raiders
Derek Carrier signed a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday.Carrier was let go by Las Vegas ahead of Tuesday's roster deadline but has now re-signed with the team. The 31-year-old will fill a depth role at tight end for the Raiders.
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Derek Carrier: Released by Las Vegas
The Raiders cut Derek Carrier on Tuesday.Carrier spent his previous three seasons with the Raiders, primarily serving as a special-teams player. The 31-year-old played just seven snaps in 2020 despite appearing in all 16 games. The veteran will likely garner minimal interest from teams around the league, but he may latch on somewhere as a veteran presence who isn't afraid to mix it up on special teams.
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Raiders' Derek Carrier: Returning for Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders re-signed Derek Carrier to a one-year contract Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Carrier will return for a fourth straight season with the Raiders, giving the team some continuity in terms of tight end depth. He only played seven offensive snaps in 2020, doing almost all of his damage on special teams (365 snaps).
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Raiders' Derek Carrier: No offensive snaps
Derek Carrier exclusively played special teams during Sunday's 31-28 win over the Jets.The 30-year-old has one reception for 14 yards and has played only four offensive snaps all season, so it's not a surprise to see him limited to playing special teams Week 13. Carrier should continue in that role with Darren Waller, Jason Witten and Foster Moreau handling the workload at tight end.
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