The Indianapolis Colts agreed to terms with veteran cornerback T.J. Carrie on Monday, adding more experience to a young secondary.
Though there is extreme promise with some of the younger players in the Colts secondary, general manager Chris Ballard admitted they needed more of a veteran presence across the board on the defensive side of the ball.
They are getting that with the addition of Carrie. Here are three things to know about the Colts’ new cornerback in Carrie:
Career Stats
Carrie was a seventh-round pick with the Oakland Raiders in the 2014 NFL draft. He worked there as a rotational piece and starter during his four years, starting 36 games. He spent the last two seasons with the Cleveland Browns, starting 16 games. Carrie hasn’t missed a game in four seasons.
His career stats include:
- 92 games played (50 starts)
- Five interceptions
- 43 passes defended
- Six forced fumbles
The 2018 season was his best campaign when he allowed a 62.1% completion rate, zero touchdowns and a 78.2 passer rating, per Pro Football Focus.