The Cleveland Browns have reportedly signed veteran wide receiver and kick returner DeAndre Carter to a 1-year deal.
The Browns have been in desperate need of a consistently effective kick returner for the last few seasons, and there’s a chance that they’ve finally found one in Carter.
He was one of the league’s top returners in 2024 when it came to his return averages and he can play legitimate receiver snaps in a pinch. He was the Chargers’ top slot receiver in 2022 when he caught 46 passes for 538 yards and 3 TDs.
He’s also been used as a gadget-type player throughout his career on end-arounds, jet sweeps, and reverses.
Name
DeAndre Carter
Position
Wide Receiver/Kick Returner
Height/Weight
5’8” 190 Lbs.
2024 Team
Chicago Bears
Stats
2024: 13 games: 9 recs., 72 rec. yards, 17 punt returns - 158 yards, 9.3 avg., 15 kick returns - 479 yards, 31.9 avg.
Career: 107 games: 117 recs., 1331 rec. yards, 149 punt returns - 1442 yards, 9.7 avg., 133 kick returns - 3125 yards, 23.5 avg., 1 TD
PFF Grade: N/A
2024 Contract
1-year, $1,200,000
Fit with Browns
As mentioned above, Cleveland has needed a legitimate kick returner for a while now, and they may have finally found their guy in DeAndre Carter.
His 31.9 yards per kick return in 2024 was second in the league amongst players with 15 or more returns.
Current Browns player the trade could impact
Carter most likely steps in as the top kick and punt returner in Cleveland, though it’s safe to say others will get some work there throughout the summer.
How the acquisition could impact theNFL Draft
The Carter signing shouldn’t impact the team’s 2025 NFL Draft plans when it comes to the wide receiver position.
Reported Contract
1-year, $800,000 fully guaranteed
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