Cleveland Browns wide receiver DeAndre Carter (concussion) and kicker Andre Szmyt (calf) are both active and ready to go for Week 3's matchup against the Packers. Carter had to leave last week's game with a concussion, and Szmyt popped up on the injury report on Friday with a calf injury. He underwent an MRI, but everything looked good, so he's available as an emergency option at the position if needed. Carter has not played an offensive snap yet for the Browns, but he is an important special teams contributor, and he should be back in that role on Sunday after clearing the concussion protocol.
Sep 21, 2025 12:32 PM EST
Cleveland Browns wide receiver DeAndre Carter (concussion) is off the injury report and set to play in Week 3. After being limited earlier in the week, Carter practiced fully on Friday and passed concussion protocol. Carter has been the Browns' primary kick returner, returning five kickoffs and three punts so far this season. He has yet to play a snap on the offensive side of the ball. He faces the Green Bay Packers in Week 3 and will likely see a heavy workload on kick returns in this tough matchup. Despite being active, Carter carries no fantasy value this week, as he looks to carve out a role in Cleveland's passing attack.
Sep 20, 2025 1:01 PM EST
The Cleveland Browns announced that wide receiver DeAndre Carter (concussion) will not return to Sunday's game against Baltimore due to the injury. The veteran made the team out of training camp largely because of his special teams contributions. Primarily the team's kick returner, the absence will leave Cleveland without one of its key special teamers for the rest of the game.
Sep 14, 2025 2:00 PM EST
The Cleveland Browns said wide receiver DeAndre Carter (concussion) left Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens to be evaluated in the locker room. The veteran does not have a target yet this season, as his primary role for Cleveland is to be a return man, so the Browns likely will have to look elsewhere if he misses any time. In any case, Carter doesn't hold much fantasy value outside of leagues of that have a designated kick returner spot.
Sep 14, 2025 1:28 PM EST
The Cleveland Browns signed free-agent wide receiver and return specialist DeAndre Carter (hamstring) to a one-year deal for nearly $800,000 guaranteed on Wednesday, sources told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Carter will head to the AFC North in 2025 after spending the 2024 campaign with the Chicago Bears, where he caught only nine of 14 targets for 72 yards and no touchdowns on offense over 13 games (no starts). The 31-year-old will most likely be more of an asset to the Browns on special teams as a kick returner than he will be on offense, as he hasn't had more than 46 catches, 538 yards or three touchdowns in a single season during his seven NFL seasons. Carter missed the final four games last year with a hamstring injury but should be good to go for training camp this summer. He had 17 punt returns for 158 yards and 15 kickoff returns for 479 yards for the Bears in 2024.
Mar 20, 2025 1:07 PM EST
Chicago Bears wide receiver DeAndre Carter (hamstring) isn't expected to return to Sunday's game versus the 49ers. The wideout isn't a routine option for Caleb Williams. However, his likely absence will be felt on special teams. With wide receiver Tyler Scott inactive, the team may turn to cornerback Josh Blackwell to handle return duties for the remainder of Week 14.
Dec 8, 2024 5:07 PM EST
Chicago Bears left guard Teven Jenkins (ribs) and wide receiver DeAndre Carter (ribs) are active for Week 5 against the Carolina Panthers. Both players had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity on Friday. Jenkins has been an offensive staple for the Bears this season, playing every offensive snap through the first three weeks before an injury took him out of the game early in Week 4. Meanwhile, Carter has been productive this season, too. In addition to catching seven passes for 60 yards, he also has five kick returns (34 yards per return) and nine punt returns (9.4 yards per return). However, he's off the fantasy radar in most leagues.
Oct 6, 2024 12:00 PM EST
The Chicago Bears are signing wide receiver DeAndre Carter, according to Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report. The 2015 undrafted free agent has spent time with nine NFL organizations, including the Bears in 2020. Overall, the 31-year-old has tallied 108 receptions for 1,259 yards and six touchdowns. However, he has returned 132 punts and 118 kickoffs in 94 career games, so that's likely why Chicago was interested in bringing him in. Carter is likely to compete with third-year wideout Velus Jones Jr. for return-man duties, a role that could be more important following the updated kickoff rules in 2024. With DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, and Rome Odunze on the roster, it'd be a surprise if Carter makes an impact as a receiver.
Jun 13, 2024 12:17 PM EST
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeAndre Carter (knee) is expected to debut with his new squad on Sunday against the Broncos. The journeyman wideout, who signed with Vegas in March, has recently been burdened by a knee issue. But it appears he's good to go for Week 1. Carter is coming off his most productive year, catching 46 passes for 538 yards and three touchdowns in 17 games with the Chargers. However, he won't have Justin Herbert slinging him the ball, so he's hard to take seriously from a fantasy standpoint, even more so with Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers, and Hunter Renfrow in the picture.
Sep 10, 2023 12:42 AM EST
Fellow wide receiver Mike Williams (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's playoff game against the Jaguars, which could lead to more opportunities for Carter.
Jan 13, 2023 10:02 AM EST
Carter caught three of his five targets for 43 yards and also lost a fumble during the 31-28 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
Jan 10, 2023 10:48 AM EST
Carter caught two of his three targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 31-10 trouncing of the Rams.
Jan 3, 2023 12:59 PM EST
Carter caught one of his two targets for 15 yards in the 17-14 win over the Titans on Sunday. He also lost 10 yards on his lone carry.
Dec 20, 2022 7:50 AM EST
Carter did not gain positive yardage with his lone reception in the 23-17 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Dec 13, 2022 11:28 AM EST
Carter caught one of his two targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Raiders.
Dec 6, 2022 10:45 AM EST
Carter recorded seven receptions on 10 targets for 73 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-24 win over the Cardinals.
Nov 27, 2022 7:52 PM EST
Carter caught all three of his targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Chiefs.
Nov 21, 2022 8:40 PM EST
Carter (ribs) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs.
Nov 18, 2022 1:56 PM EST
Carter (ribs) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Nov 16, 2022 4:26 PM EST
Carter caught all four of his targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the 49ers.
Nov 13, 2022 9:09 PM EST
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