CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 18: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears is tackled by Adam Carriker #94 of the Washington Redskins during a preseason game at Soldier Field on August 18, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Adam Carriker Out For Year With Quad Tendon Tear
The Redskins confirmed: Carriker is done for the year.
Adam Carriker Out For Year With Quad Tendon Tear
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Adam Carriker's Injury Is Season-Ending
Washington Redskins defensive tackle Adam Carriker will miss the rest of the season with a quad tendon tear, according to head coach Mike Shanahan.
Carriker was injured on the second play from scrimmage and watched the remainder of the game on crutches from the sideline. Carriker has played in every game with the Redskins since being signed by the team in 2010. Last season he recorded 34 total tackles, 19 solo, as well as 5.5 sacks. In 2010, he recorded 37 total tackles, 22 solo, with 1.5 sacks.
Jarvis Jenkins is expected to replace Carriker at defensive tackle and defensive end Doug Worthington has been activated from the practice squad.
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Adam Carriker Injury: Redskins Teammates Say He's Out For Year
According to London Fletcher, Adam Carriker is done for the remainder of the 2012 season.
