DeAndre Carter Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 33
- Height / weight
- 5'8", 188 lb
- Experience
- 12th season
2024 Season
- PPR PPG
- 1.6
- Pos rank
- WR154
- Rostered
- -
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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.