Tag: T.J. Carrie

Stock up, stock down from Colts’ 27-24 loss to Rams

Stock report from the Colts’ 27-24 loss in Week 2.

The Indianapolis Colts (0-2) made a valiant effort in a comeback attempt but ultimately fell against the Los Angeles Rams (2-0) at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 2.

The 27-24 loss marks the first time the Colts have gone 0-2 under head coach Frank Reich with the last time being the 2017 season. The Colts had their chances to be leading for the majority of this contest but couldn’t get out of their own way.

Per usual, it should be stated that the stock report is fluid. It can change week-to-week based on a player’s performance so it’s best to not get too high or too low. Regardless, there were players who helped their stock on Sunday while others saw their stock fall.

Here is the stock report from the Colts’ Week 2 loss:

Colts’ T.J. Carrie (knee) ruled OUT vs. Panthers

Colts CB T.J. Carrie has been ruled OUT with a knee injury in the preseason opener against the Panthers.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback T.J. Carrie suffered a knee injury during the preseason opener on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers and won’t return to the game.

Carrie’s injury took place in the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium and was a non-contact injury. It isn’t clear if this is more of a precaution or something more severe, but the team will likely get an update after the game or in the next few days.

Replacing Carrie will likely be Marvell Tell, Isaiah Rodgers and Andre Chachere.

 

Colts activate CB T.J. Carrie from COVID-19 list

Colts activate CB T.J. Carrie from reserve/COVID-19 list.

The Indianapolis Colts activated cornerback T.J. Carrie from the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced Monday.

Carrie was one of the first three players to go on the list, along with cornerback Xavier Rhodes and defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad. All three missed the first week of training camp practices. Then they added offensive tackle Julién Davenport.

The Colts were dealing with some major absences at the cornerback position as of Saturday’s practice. While Carrie and Rhodes were out on the COVID-19 list, the Colts were also without Kenny Moore (hip) and Marvell Tell (back). It isn’t clear when the latter two will be returning to the field.

Having Carrie back will give the Colts a chance to get some of their depth to return to the field. He will likely work on the outside with Rock Ya-Sin until the others return from their respective injuries.

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Colts re-sign CB T.J. Carrie, taking Saints free agent target off the market

The Colts re-signed veteran cornerback T.J. Carrie, forcing the Saints to continue their search for a Janoris Jenkins replacement.

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Take another piece off the board. The Saints hosted cornerback T.J. Carrie for a free agent visit, but the 7-year NFL veteran is re-signing with the the Colts after weighing offers from New Orleans and the Buffalo Bills. Carrie was an important backup on defense and asset on special teams, and he’ll get another shot at competing for a starting job in Indianapolis after playing well there in 2020.

It’s a tough miss for the Saints, who haven’t found a real No. 2 cornerback after releasing Janoris Jenkins from his contract in March. Right now, their opening-day corners would be Marshon Lattimore on one side and either P.J. Williams or Patrick Robinson on the other. Per Pro Football Focus, Williams has logged 327 snaps at corner (outside the slot, where C.J. Gardner-Johnson dominates) over the last two years, while Robinson has seen just 229. That’s fewer reps combined than Jenkins totaled in 2020 alone (757).

This year’s NFL draft has a strong crop of rookie options, but there’s no guarantee the Saints will have the right player available once they’re on the clock. Potential first round prospects who could be available at the No. 28 pick include Virginia Tech corner Caleb Farley, Northwestern cover man Greg Newsome II, and Florida State stud Asante Samuel Jr.

At this point, it feels like they may wait until after the draft to address the position. Another free agent on their radar has been Richard Sherman, who anticipates a deal in early May once teams have made their draft selections. If the Saints can’t add a promising prospect, they could turn to Sherman or other available veterans like Casey Heyward, Steven Nelson,  Gareon Conley, Josh Norman, or Darqueze Dennard.

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Colts to re-sign CB T.J. Carrie

Colts bring back T.J. Carrie.

The Indianapolis Colts are re-signing cornerback T.J. Carrie to a one-year deal, the team announced Saturday.

After Carrie took visits in free agency with the Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints, the veteran opted to return to the Colts secondary after working in a depth/spot starter role during the 2020 season.

The news was first reported by Jason Spears of For The Colture and confirmed by Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star.

Carrie was solid for the most part with the Colts during the 2020 campaign. He played 49% of the defensive snaps while appearing in 15 games and making two starts. Carrie grabbed two interceptions (one for a touchdown) with eight passes defended. According to Pro Football Focus, Carrie allowed a 57.1% completion rate and an 80.2 passer rating on 42 targets in 2020.

With Kenny Moore and Xavier Rhodes solidifying themselves as the starters, Carrie worked alongside Rock Ya-Sin, who is still trying to prove himself worthy of being a starter on the boundary.

The Colts have a need to add to the cornerback room during the draft but they may feel less inclined to spend a top pick now that they have some depth in the room.

But the long-term outlook of the cornerback room for the Colts suggests they could use an early pick at the position.

Carrie should provide depth on both the boundary and in the slot while giving the Colts a bit of a veteran presence in the secondary.

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Bills hosting Saints free agent target CB T.J. Carrie

The Bills are hosting Colts free agent cornerback T.J. Carrie, a former target of the New Orleans Saints who left town after a visit.

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Well there’s some movement. The Saints hosted Colts free agent cornerback T.J. Carrie on a visit at their facility in late March, but he left town without signing a contract. And now ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that Carrie is meeting with the Bills, who happen to be scheduled for a game against the Saints in New Orleans this season.

Carrie is a 107-game veteran with experience starting out on the boundary and playing a prominent role on special teams, making him an appealing, budget-friendly replacement for Janoris Jenkins and Justin Hardee Sr. But maybe the contract he’s seeking wasn’t in line with what the Saints could offer, which explains why he’s continuing to look into his options.

One thing is certain: the Saints must add more cornerbacks. Right now, their depth chart consists of Marshon Lattimore (whose legal status is up in the air) as the lone returning starter, backups Patrick Robinson and P.J. Williams, and practice squad holdover Grant Haley and Keith Washington Jr.

You have to imagine the Saints would want to add someone before the 2021 NFL draft kicks off later this month to at least lessen the need for another corner. But it doesn’t seem like Carrie might be an option.

Bills hosting CB T.J. Carrie on free-agent visit

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Colts free agent CB T.J. Carrie to visit Bills

T.J. Carrie taking a visit in Buffalo.

Indianapolis Colts free agent cornerback T.J. Carrie is taking a visit with the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.

Carrie, who was a rotational player in the secondary during the 2020 season, was solid in a limited role. In 15 games (two starts), Carrie recorded two interceptions and eight passes defended.

The Colts re-signed veteran Xavier Rhodes to a one-year deal and are expected to get Marvell Tell back after he opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns. They could also look to draft a rookie in the 2021 draft.

Carrie provided solid depth for the Colts and even stepped in as a starter on the boundary when Rock Ya-Sin was dealing with his up-and-down play.

The Colts have remained quiet in free agency, opting to sign depth pieces from the outside while re-signing some key players like Rhodes and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton.

Carrie could be another former Colt on his way out after a one-year deal in Indy.

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Saints to host veteran cornerback T.J. Carrie on a free agent visit

The New Orleans Saints are expected to meet with free agent CB T.J. Carrie, a 107-game veteran formerly of the Raiders, Browns, and Colts.

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SiriusXM NFL Radio’s Adam Caplan reported Thursday that the New Orleans Saints plan to host free agent cornerback T.J. Carrie on a visit to the team’s facility in the days ahead, making him the latest corner to land on their radar. Previous reports linked the Saints to Chidobe Awuzie (who signed a three-year deal with the Bengals) as well as Richard Sherman, who remains unsigned.

He’s an interesting prospect. NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill identified Carrie as someone who could help the Saints check off an item from their to-do list; adding Carrie as a low-cost free agent would give the team a possible starter opposite Marshon Lattimore while letting them remain flexible on draft day. The Saints would probably still need to draft a cornerback, but it wouldn’t be a backbreaking necessity.

A seventh round draft pick by the Raiders back in 2014, Carrie went on to appear in 107 regular season games, including a two-year stint with the Browns. He spent the 2020 season with the Colts, where he played on both sides of the field at cornerback while racking up a personal-best 251 special teams snaps. He’d be a good option to help fill in for Justin Hardee, the longtime Saints backup and kicking game ace who joined the Jets this offseason.

Carrie intercepted two passes and recovered a loose fumble last year, while scoring two touchdowns: one was a 47-yard interception return off of Sam Darnold, while the other was a 6-yard blocked punt return against the Titans.

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And Carrie would likely be more affordable than the more-prominent names out there. He had a salary cap hit of just $1.047 million in 2020, which is much more in-line with New Orleans’ budget. Signing at a similar salary also wouldn’t jeopardize any of the Saints’ projected compensatory draft picks in 2022; Alex Anzalone recently left on a comparable deal with the Lions, which wouldn’t qualify for even a seventh rounder, so those two cancel each other out.

So it makes sense for both sides to come to an agreement here. Carrie can compete for a starting job. The Saints can plug a hole on their depth chart. Let’s see how the situation develops.

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5 pending free agents the Colts should re-sign

Which free agents should the Colts bring back?

Now that the Indianapolis Colts’ 2020 season is over, it’s time to look at the offseason and with that, looking at which impending free agents the team should look to re-sign.

After the retirement of Anthony Castonzo, Indianapolis is projected to have over $60 million in cap space, which is among the leaders in the projections.

With 20 players becoming free agents (two were signed to extensions this week), there will be a lot of Colts that don’t return, but there could be some brought back.

Here are five pending free agents Indianapolis should re-sign:

Colts fall to Bills, 27-24, as late rally comes up short

The Indianapolis Colts gave the Buffalo Bills everything they had, but a late rally came up short leading to an early playoff exit.

The Indianapolis Colts entered their wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills as hefty underdogs (+6.5) but didn’t look like a team that cared what Vegas thought throughout.

The Colts dominated the Bills in every aspect of the game but could not stop shooting themselves in the foot. From dropped passes to foolish penalties to questionable play calling and to a missed field goal, Indy was their own worst enemy on Sunday.

Their early exit will be a tough spill to swallow because they had every opportunity to pull off a playoff-altering road upset. Instead, they head home and prepare for an uncertain offseason.