Carter (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports. It effectively ends Carter's 2024 season, as he'll be required to miss the team's final four contests after he was injured in Chicago's Week 14 loss to the 49ers. Carter finishes the year with nine catches for 72 yards on 14 targets. His main contributions came on special teams, where Carter returned 15 kickoffs for 479 yards and 17 punts for 158 yards. Carter also lost one fumble. Josh Blackwell took over punt-return duties following Carter's injury.
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Status
IR - Hamstring - Not Specified Expected Return: 2025-02-10Latest DeAndre Carter news
Team
Chicago Bears
Birthdate
4/10/1993 (31)
Status
Injured Reserve
HT/WT
5'8", 190 lbs
Birthplace
San Jose, CA, USA
Position
WR
College
Sacramento State
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Chicago Bears
2020-2021, 2024-Present
(2 seasons)
Las Vegas Raiders
2023-2023
(1 season)
Los Angeles Chargers
2022-2023
(1 season)
Washington Commanders
2021-2022
(1 season)
Houston Texans
2018-2021
(3 seasons)
San Francisco 49ers
2017-2018
(2 seasons)
Philadelphia Eagles
2018-2018
(1 season)
New England Patriots
2016-2017
(1 season)
Baltimore Ravens
2015-2016
(1 season)
Carter (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports. It effectively ends Carter's 2024 season, as he'll be required to miss the team's final four contests after he was injured in Chicago's Week 14 loss to the 49ers. Carter finishes the year with nine catches for 72 yards on 14 targets. His main contributions came on special teams, where Carter returned 15 kickoffs for 479 yards and 17 punts for 158 yards. Carter also lost one fumble. Josh Blackwell took over punt-return duties following Carter's injury.
Carter (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the 49ers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports. Carter went down with a hamstring injury in the first quarter and his day is now officially done in San Francisco. In his absence, Josh Blackwell will continue to operate in a more significant role on special teams.
Carter (hamstring) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers. Carter suffered a hamstring injury early in the first quarter on his first kickoff return and went back to the locker room. He's been the Bears' primary returner on kickoffs and special teams, and the only other player on the active roster with any return stats for Chicago this season is corner Josh Blackwell.
Carter caught a seven-yard pass in the Bears' 18-15 loss to the Commanders on Sunday. Carter had a pair of three-catch games when Keenan Allen missed time in Weeks 2-3. However, since Allen returned to action, Carter has one catch over the last four games. Unless other Chicago wide receivers miss time, Carter is unlikely to post useful fantasy numbers.
Carter (ribs) is active Sunday against the Panthers. Carter opened Week 5 as a DNP, but he returned to close out the week with limited sessions, paving the way for him to take the field. He'll handle return duties for the Bears against Carolina, with likely limited opportunities on offense.
Carter (ribs) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers. Head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters Friday that Carter has been progressing throughout the week, so it appears the 31-year-old could be a game-time decision Sunday. If Carter's ribs injury is too much to overcome, expect Velus Jones to serve as Chicago's top kick and punt returner.
Carter (ribs) was a limited participant in practice Thursday. Carter logged a DNP on Wednesday, so this is a step in the right direction for the veteran wideout and return man. However, his status for Sunday's game against the Panthers remains in question. If he's unable to play, the team may make Velus Jones active for the first time since Week 1 to handle return duties in the kicking game.
Carter (ribs) will not practice Wednesday, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Carter presumably suffered the injury in Sunday's win over the Rams, although that's not clear. The veteran wideout will work to return to the practice field Thursday or Friday, in an effort to suit up Week 5 against the Panthers.
Carter caught three passes for 22 yards in the Bears' 21-16 loss to the Colts on Sunday. Carter continues to see a regular role in the Chicago offense while Keenan Allen (heel) is sidelined. As long as Carter remains in a that role, he'll continue to function as a possession receiver. Once Allen returns, Carter is likely to be a core special teamer who sees occasional snaps on offense.