DeAndre Carter Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 9 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 33
- Height / weight
- 5'8", 188 lb
- Experience
- 12th season
2024 Season
- PPR PPG
- 1.6
- Pos rank
- WR154
- Rostered
- -
Week 9 at Dolphins, Sun Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET 29th vs. WRs, tough
DeAndre Carter Fantasy Football
WR, Detroit Lions
DeAndre Carter's 2026 Season, Week by Week
The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, vs GB, ,Win
- Week 8, vs MIN, ,Win
- Up next. Week 9, at MIA,29th vs WR,Tough
- Week 10, vs NE,12th vs WR,Neutral
- Week 11, vs TB,25th vs WR,Tough
- Week 12, vs CHI,16th vs WR,Neutral
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 8. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CHI | 9 | 14 | 9 | 72 | 0 | 14.2 | 1.6 | WR154 |
| 2023 | LV | 16 | 7 | 4 | 39 | 0 | 9.7 | 0.6 | WR186 |
| 2022 | LAC | 17 | 65 | 46 | 538 | 3 | 112.3 | 6.6 | WR87 |
| 2021 | WAS | 17 | 44 | 24 | 296 | 3 | 83.5 | 4.9 | WR108 |
| 2020 | HOU/CHI | 6 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | WR198 |
| Career | 78 | 171 | 117 | 1,331 | 6 | 286.0 | 3.7 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 9 games this season. Career games missed to injury: 17. Injury history
- 2025head13 games
- 2024chest4 games
- 2024chestPlayed through
- 2023kneePlayed through
More on Deandre Carter and the Lions
- Lions depth chartWho starts, who backs up, and who is next man upOpen
- Lions scheduleEvery remaining opponent and the fantasy matchupOpen
- WR rest-of-season rankingsWhere every WR ranks for the rest of 2026Open
- WR strength of scheduleWhich defenses WRs face the rest of the wayOpen
- WR projectionsWeekly and rest-of-season WR projectionsOpen
- Trade value chartWhat every player is worth in a redraft tradeOpen
- Lions usage reportSnap share, targets and touches by playerOpen
- Dynasty WR rankingsLong-term WR values for dynasty leaguesOpen
- Redraft rankings2026 redraft rankings across all positionsOpen
- Dynasty rankingsDynasty Command consensus valuesOpen
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DeAndre Carter Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start DeAndre Carter in Week 9?
DeAndre Carter plays Week 9 at the Dolphins. The Dolphins rank 29th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Carter.
What are DeAndre Carter's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
DeAndre Carter's next three games are Week 9 at the Dolphins (29th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough), Week 10 vs. the Patriots (12th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 11 vs. the Buccaneers (25th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
DeAndre Carter 2024 Stats
He didn't score a touchdown, so all of his fantasy production came from volume.
- Receptions
- 9
- 14 Targets
- Rec yards
- 72
- 8.0 Y/R
- Rec TD
- 0
- Catch %
- 64.3%
DeAndre Carter Career Stats by Season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024to date | 9 | 14 | 9 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 14.2 | 1.6 | WR154 |
| 2023 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 39 | 0 | 18 | 9.7 | 0.6 | WR186 |
| 2022 | 17 | 65 | 46 | 538 | 3 | -15 | 112.3 | 6.6 | WR87 |
| 2021 | 17 | 44 | 24 | 296 | 3 | 89 | 83.5 | 4.9 | WR108 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | WR198 |
| 2019 | 5 | 14 | 11 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 27.2 | 5.4 | WR103 |
| 2018 | 8 | 25 | 22 | 216 | 0 | 7 | 38.3 | 4.8 | WR128 |
| Career | 78 | 171 | 117 | 1,331 | 6 | 99 | 286.0 | 3.7 | - |
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
3.7
Career PPG
78 games, 7 seasons
56%
Availability
Share of team games played
6%
Top-24 weeks
Top-24 WR finishes
4.7
Weekly swing
Low week-to-week
What His Career Numbers Say
Carter has averaged 3.7 fantasy points per game over 78 games and 7 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
In 2024 he averaged 1.6 per game, up 1.0 from 2023. Volume is the driver: 1.6 targets a game against 0.4. His quarterback in 2024 was Caleb Williams.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Carter's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 538Rec yards2022
- 3Rec TD2022
- 112.3Fantasy pts2022 · WR63
- 1,331Career rec yds2018–2024
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DeAndre Carter Stats FAQ
What are DeAndre Carter's career NFL stats?
Across 7 seasons and 78 games, DeAndre Carter has 117 catches for 1,331 yards and 6 touchdowns, for 286.0 PPR fantasy points (3.7 per game).
How many touchdowns does DeAndre Carter have in his career?
DeAndre Carter has 6 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 6 receiving, over 78 games.
How many career receiving yards does DeAndre Carter have?
DeAndre Carter has 1,331 career receiving yards over 7 seasons, on 117 catches.
DeAndre Carter Game Log 2024
| Wk | Opp | Result | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TEN31st | W 24-17 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6.0 | 1.6 | WR98 |
Week 1 · TEN · W 24-17 · 1.6 pts
How the 1.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | HOU22nd | L 13-19 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 0 | 10.7 | 6.2 | WR56 |
Week 2 · HOU · L 13-19 · 6.2 pts
How the 6.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | IND19th | L 16-21 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 7.3 | 5.2 | WR72 |
Week 3 · IND · L 16-21 · 5.2 pts
How the 5.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | Did not play (inactive) | ||||||||
| 5 | Did not play (chest) | ||||||||
| 6 | JAX9th | W 35-16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | WR105 |
Week 6 · JAX · W 35-16 · 0.0 pts
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| 7 | Did not play (inactive) | ||||||||
| 8 | WAS23rd | L 15-18 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7.0 | 1.7 | WR105 |
Week 8 · WAS · L 15-18 · 1.7 pts
How the 1.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | Did not play (inactive) | ||||||||
| 10 | NE16th | L 3-19 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5.0 | 1.5 | WR91 |
Week 10 · NE · L 3-19 · 1.5 pts
How the 1.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | GB25th | L 19-20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | WR106 |
Week 11 · GB · L 19-20 · 0.0 pts
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| 12 | MIN1st | L 27-30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | -2.0 | WR130 |
Week 12 · MIN · L 27-30 · -2.0 pts
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| 13 | DET5th | L 20-23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | WR117 |
Week 13 · DET · L 20-23 · 0.0 pts
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| 14 | Did not play (inactive) | ||||||||
| 15 | Did not play (chest) | ||||||||
| 16 | Did not play (chest) | ||||||||
| 17 | Did not play (chest) | ||||||||
| 18 | Did not play (chest) | ||||||||
| Avg | 9 games | 2-7 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 8.0 | 1.6 | WR98 |
TEN
HOU
IND
JAX
GBOpponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2024: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
9 busts · Avg WR98
Also: Wk 3 (WR72), Wk 6 (WR105), Wk 8 (WR105), Wk 10 (WR91), Wk 11 (WR106), Wk 12 (WR130), Wk 13 (WR117)
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Detroit
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
0/0, 0 yds. 1 fumble lost.
One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Green Bay
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by New England
1/1, 5 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Shut down by Washington
1/1, 7 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Held in check by Jacksonville
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Indianapolis
3/6, 22 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Houston
3/4, 32 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Tennessee
1/2, 6 yds.
Just 3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins
View matchup - Detroit Lions vs New England Patriots
View matchup - Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
View matchup - Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears
DeAndre Carter Game Log 2020
| Wk | Opp | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KC31st | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8.0 | 1.8 | WR106 |
Week 1 · KC · 1.8 pts
How the 1.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||
| 3 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||
| 4 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||
| 5 | JAX14th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | WR112 |
Week 5 · JAX · 0.0 pts
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| 6 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||
| 7 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||
| 8 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||
| 9 | JAX14th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | WR113 |
Week 9 · JAX · 0.0 pts
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| 10 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||
| 11 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||
| 12 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||
| 13 | DET5th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | WR119 |
Week 13 · DET · 0.0 pts
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| 14 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||
| 15 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||
| 16 | JAX14th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | -1.0 | WR150 |
Week 16 · JAX · -1.0 pts
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| 17 | GB29th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | WR121 |
Week 17 · GB · 0.0 pts
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| Avg | 6 games | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 8.0 | 0.1 | WR120 |
KCOpponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2020: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
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What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 9 MIA, 29thWk 10 NE, 12thWk 11 TB, 25thWk 12 CHI, 16th
Risk
- RoleHe's WR2 on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Dolphins in Week 9 (29th) and the Buccaneers in Week 11 (25th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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DeAndre Carter Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is DeAndre Carter's projected role going forward?
DeAndre Carter is WR2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What could hurt DeAndre Carter's fantasy value?
DeAndre Carter's risks: the Dolphins in Week 9 and the Buccaneers in Week 11 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is DeAndre Carter's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
DeAndre Carter Injury Update & History
Is DeAndre Carter injured?
Practice participation
Week 9 report starts Wednesday, Nov 4Carter hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Nine logged injuries in seven seasons, including three chest injuries. Most of his lost time came from a concussion in 2025; nothing else has cost him more than 4 games.
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Concussion · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Concussion | 2 | 13 |
| Chest / ribs | 3 | 4 |
| Knee | 2 | 0 |
| Quad / thigh | 1 | 0 |
| Shoulder | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 17 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- Chest / ribs injuries in 2022 and 2024 (3 in all)
- Concussion in 2025, 13 games missed
- 17 games in 7 seasons, 13 of them in 2025
- 9 injuries spread across 5 body parts
DeAndre Carter Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Concussion 13 games
Listed on the injury report with a concussion from Week 3; missed Weeks 5 through 18 (13 games).
- Wk 3 Limited · no designation
- 2024
Ribs 4 games
Out of the lineup with a chest injury from Week 15; missed Weeks 15 through 18 (4 games). No weekly injury report listed it.
- 2024
Ribs Played through
Listed on the injury report with a chest injury from Week 5 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 5 Limited · Questionable
- 2023
Knee Played through
Listed on the injury report with a knee injury from Week 1 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 1 Limited · Questionable
- Wk 2 Full · no designation
- 2022
Quad Played through
Listed on the injury report with a quad injury from Week 14 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 14 Full · no designation
- 2022
Ribs Played through
Listed on the injury report with a chest injury from Week 10 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 10 Full · no designation
- Wk 11 Full · no designation
- 2020
Shoulder Played through
Listed on the injury report with a shoulder injury from Week 17 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 17 Full · no designation
- 2018
Knee Played through
Listed on the injury report with a knee injury from Week 17 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 17 Full · no designation
- 2018
Concussion Played through
Listed on the injury report with a concussion from Week 15 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 15 Full · no designation
Durability Profile
Moderate risk
Healthy • 95.2% career availability
1
Major Injuries
0
Soft-Tissue Events
4
Games Missed
0.8
Missed / Season
- 2025 · Week 3ConcussionRecurring
Missed the rest of the season (13 games). 2nd head issue; the last was in 2018.
- 2018 · Week 15ConcussionFirst
Practiced fully; no games missed. First head issue on record.
- 2024 · Week 15RibsRe-aggravated
Missed the rest of the season (4 games). Re-aggravated in the same season as the Week 5 injury.
- 2024 · Week 5RibsRecurring
Listed Questionable but didn't miss a game. 2nd chest / ribs issue; the last was in 2022.
- 2022 · Week 10RibsFirst
Practiced fully across 2 weeks on the report; no games missed. First chest / ribs issue on record.
- 2023 · Week 1KneeRecurring
Listed Questionable across 2 weeks on the report but didn't miss a game. 2nd knee issue; the last was in 2018.
- 2018 · Week 17KneeFirst
Practiced fully; no games missed. First knee issue on record.
- 2022 · Week 14QuadricepFirst
Practiced fully; no games missed. First thigh issue on record.
- 2020 · Week 17ShoulderFirst
Practiced fully; no games missed. First shoulder issue on record.
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DeAndre Carter Injury FAQ
Is DeAndre Carter injured?
No. As of November 1, 2026, DeAndre Carter is active with no injury designation. He has missed 9 games this season.
Is DeAndre Carter playing this week?
DeAndre Carter has no injury designation for Week 9 at the Dolphins on Sunday, November 8, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has DeAndre Carter missed any games this season?
Yes. DeAndre Carter has missed 9 games in 2026 and played in 0.
What is DeAndre Carter's injury history?
DeAndre Carter has 9 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 17 games in all: 13 for a concussion in 2025 and 4 for a ribs injury in 2024.
What was DeAndre Carter's most recent injury?
DeAndre Carter's most recent logged injury was a concussion in Week 3 of 2025. It cost him 13 games.
Does DeAndre Carter have any recurring injuries?
Yes: chest injuries in 2022 and 2024 (4 games missed), concussion injuries in 2018 and 2025 (13 games missed) and knee injuries in 2018 and 2023 (no games missed).
What was DeAndre Carter's worst injury?
DeAndre Carter's longest absence came from a concussion in 2025, which cost him 13 games of the 17 he has missed in his career.
Latest DeAndre Carter News & Updates
Season Timeline
Week 8Nov 1W 19–15 vs MIN
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 7Oct 25W 20–17 vs GB
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 5Oct 11W 45–21 @ ARI
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 4Oct 4L 26–32 @ CAR
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 3Sep 27W 31–24 vs NYJ
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 2Sep 17L 31–41 @ BUF
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Show Weeks 1–1
Week 1Sep 13W 31–30 vs NO
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Lions
Lions Teammates News
Updates on Carter's quarterback and target competition.
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: Nursing ankle issue, should play Week 8 (opens in new tab)Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR. 76 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Jared Goff: Four total TDs in win (opens in new tab)Jared Goff, QB. 248 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jameson Williams: Eclipses century mark in loss (opens in new tab)Jameson Williams, WR. 44 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jared Goff: Massive passing yardage total in loss (opens in new tab)Jared Goff, QB. 248 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jameson Williams: Retains modest role in loss (opens in new tab)Jameson Williams, WR. 44 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jared Goff: Racks up production in high-scoring loss (opens in new tab)Jared Goff, QB. 248 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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DeAndre Carter Bio
DeAndre Carter is a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, where he wears No. 86. Born April 10, 1993, in San Jose, CA, he attended Washington and played college football at Sacramento State.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2015. Carter played for the New England Patriots (2016), San Francisco 49ers (2017), Philadelphia Eagles (2018), Houston Texans (2018–2020), Chicago Bears (2020), Washington Football Team (2021), Los Angeles Chargers (2022) and Las Vegas Raiders (2023), returned to the Chicago Bears in 2024, played for the Cleveland Browns (2025) and joined the Detroit Lions in 2026.
In 78 regular-season games since 2018, he has caught 117 passes for 1,331 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
What happened at each stop
Detroit Lions Current team2026–present
Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
Cleveland Browns2025
Listed on the 2025 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
Chicago Bears2024, second stint
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 11 of 13 games.
Las Vegas Raiders2023
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 16 of 17 games.
Los Angeles Chargers2022
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 12 of 17 games.
Washington Football Team2021
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 10 of 17 games.
Chicago Bears2020
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 4 of 4 games.
Houston Texans2018–2020
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 23 of 32 games.
Philadelphia Eagles2018
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 6 of 7 games.
San Francisco 49ers2017
Listed on the 2017 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
New England Patriots2016
Listed on the 2016 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
College: Sacramento State
Trades and Team Changes
- JoinedJoined the Detroit Lions.
- JoinedJoined the Cleveland Browns.
- JoinedReturned to the Chicago Bears.
- JoinedJoined the Las Vegas Raiders.
- JoinedJoined the Los Angeles Chargers.
- JoinedJoined the Washington Football Team.
- JoinedJoined the Chicago Bears; his first game with them was Week 13.
- JoinedJoined the Houston Texans; his first game with them was Week 12.
- JoinedJoined the Philadelphia Eagles.
- JoinedJoined the San Francisco 49ers.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent.
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About DeAndre Carter: Bio FAQ
How old is DeAndre Carter?
DeAndre Carter is 33 years old. He was born on April 10, 1993. 2026 is his 12th NFL season.
How tall is DeAndre Carter?
DeAndre Carter is 5 feet 8 inches tall (5'8"), listed at 188 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions.
How much does DeAndre Carter weigh?
DeAndre Carter weighs 188 pounds, his listed weight on the Detroit Lions roster. He is listed at 5'8".
What number does DeAndre Carter wear?
DeAndre Carter wears number 86 for the Detroit Lions. He plays wide receiver.
What position does DeAndre Carter play?
DeAndre Carter plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, wearing number 86. 2026 is his 12th season in the NFL.
What team does DeAndre Carter play for?
DeAndre Carter plays for the Detroit Lions as a wide receiver.
Where did DeAndre Carter go to college?
DeAndre Carter played college football at Sacramento State, after attending Washington (CA).
Where is DeAndre Carter from?
DeAndre Carter went to high school in California, at Washington, before playing college football at Sacramento State.
When is DeAndre Carter's birthday?
DeAndre Carter's birthday is April 10. He was born on April 10, 1993 and is 33 years old.
How long has DeAndre Carter been in the NFL?
2026 is DeAndre Carter's 12th NFL season; he entered the league in 2018. View his career statistics.
What teams has DeAndre Carter played for?
DeAndre Carter has played for the Houston Texans, Chicago Bears (two stints), Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders and Cleveland Browns. View his career statistics.
What year did DeAndre Carter enter the NFL?
DeAndre Carter entered the NFL in 2018. 2026 is his 12th season.