The Redskins confirmed: Carriker is done for the year.
Adam Carriker’s Injury Is Season-Ending
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.
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Read Article >Adam Carriker Injury: Redskins Teammates Say He’s Out For Year
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) Getty ImagesCarriker injured his right leg on the second play from scrimmage in Sunday’s 31-28 loss to the St. Louis Rams and spent the remainder of the game on crutches. Head coach Mike Shanahan has yet to officially announce what the situation is with Carriker but wasn’t optimistic following the game and stated that he anticipated he would need surgery. Shanahan will address the media at 3 p.m. on Monday.
Fletcher is under the impression his coach will be announcing the end of Carriker’s season at that time. Via WashingtonExaminer.com:
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