Stephen Carlson headshot
TE Chicago Bears #88

Stephen Carlson Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
29
Height / weight
6'4", 248 lb
Experience
8th season

2025 Season

PPR PPG
0.0
Pos rank
TE120
Rostered
—

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Stephen Carlson Bio

Stephen Carlson is a tight end for the Chicago Bears, where he wears No. 88. Born December 12, 1996, in Jamestown, NY, he attended Jamestown and played college football at Princeton.

He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns in 2019. Since then, Carlson joined the Chicago Bears in 2023.

In 19 regular-season games since 2019, he has caught 6 passes for 62 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

2 stops with 2 teams in 8 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Browns2019–2021 Cleveland Browns
62rec yds, 6 rec, 1 TD · 17 games
Bears2023–now Chicago Bears
0rec yds, 0 rec, 0 TD · 2 games
Regular-season receiving stats with each team.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Chicago Bears Current team2023–present

    He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.

  2. Cleveland Browns2019–2021

    He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 17 of 25 games.

  3. College: Princeton

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Transactions

  1. ReleasedReleased by the Chicago Bears.
  2. SignedSigned with the Chicago Bears.
  3. SignedSigned to the active roster from the practice squad by the Chicago Bears.
  4. SignedSigned to the active roster from the practice squad by the Chicago Bears.
  5. SignedSigned to the active roster from the practice squad by the Chicago Bears.
  6. ReleasedReleased by the Chicago Bears.
  7. Re-signedRe-signed with the Chicago Bears.
  8. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Chicago Bears.
  9. SignedSigned with the Chicago Bears.
  10. ReleasedReleased by the Chicago Bears.
  11. SignedSigned with the Chicago Bears.
  12. SignedSigned to the active roster from the practice squad by the Chicago Bears.
  13. SignedSigned to the active roster from the practice squad by the Chicago Bears.
  14. WaivedWaived by the Chicago Bears.
  15. SignedSigned with the Chicago Bears.
  16. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Cleveland Browns.
  17. TenderSigned his exclusive-rights free-agent tender with the Cleveland Browns.
  18. TagTendered as a restricted or exclusive-rights free agent by the Cleveland Browns.
  19. SignedElevated from the Cleveland Browns' practice squad to the active roster.
  20. WaivedWaived by the Cleveland Browns.
  21. SignedSigned with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.
  22. SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns.

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About Stephen Carlson: Bio FAQ

How old is Stephen Carlson?

Stephen Carlson is 29 years old. He was born on December 12, 1996. 2026 is his 8th NFL season.

How tall is Stephen Carlson?

Stephen Carlson is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 248 pounds, and plays tight end for the Chicago Bears.

How much does Stephen Carlson weigh?

Stephen Carlson weighs 248 pounds, his listed weight on the Chicago Bears roster. He is listed at 6'4".

What number does Stephen Carlson wear?

Stephen Carlson wears number 88 for the Chicago Bears. He plays tight end.

What position does Stephen Carlson play?

Stephen Carlson plays tight end for the Chicago Bears, wearing number 88. 2026 is his 8th season in the NFL.

What team does Stephen Carlson play for?

Stephen Carlson plays for the Chicago Bears as a tight end. He has been with the Bears since 2023.

Where did Stephen Carlson go to college?

Stephen Carlson played college football at Princeton, after attending Jamestown (NY).

Where is Stephen Carlson from?

Stephen Carlson went to high school in New York, at Jamestown, before playing college football at Princeton.

When is Stephen Carlson's birthday?

Stephen Carlson's birthday is December 12. He was born on December 12, 1996 and is 29 years old.

How long has Stephen Carlson been in the NFL?

2026 is Stephen Carlson's 8th NFL season; he entered the league in 2019. View his career statistics.

What teams has Stephen Carlson played for?

Stephen Carlson has played for the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears. View his career statistics.

What year did Stephen Carlson enter the NFL?

Stephen Carlson entered the NFL in 2019. 2026 is his 8th season.