John Carlson
40-Year-Old
Free Agent
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John Carlson: Announces Retirement
Carlson announced his retirement Tuesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
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The 30-year-old Carlson has a history of concussions -- namely five between his collegiate and professional career, according to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com -- and he never lived up to the promise of his first two seasons. He averaged a 53-600-6 receiving line with the Seahawks in his first two years, but he has since failed to top 350 receiving yards in any one season. With the former second-round draft pick out of the picture, Arizona's shaky depth chart at tight end looks all the more questionable. Troy Niklas, a 2014 second-rounder, is the favorite to start despite catching just three passes in seven games as a rookie. While athletic for his size (6-foot-6, 270 pounds), Niklas doesn't profile as a high-volume receiver in the NFL. That isn't necessarily an issue, as the Cardinals have plenty of capable pass-catchers at wide receiver and running back. For tight ends, the team also has former basketball player Darren Fells, along with 2015 seventh-round selection Gerald Christian. Expect Niklas and Fells to compete for the starting job.
The 30-year-old Carlson has a history of concussions -- namely five between his collegiate and professional career, according to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com -- and he never lived up to the promise of his first two seasons. He averaged a 53-600-6 receiving line with the Seahawks in his first two years, but he has since failed to top 350 receiving yards in any one season. With the former second-round draft pick out of the picture, Arizona's shaky depth chart at tight end looks all the more questionable. Troy Niklas, a 2014 second-rounder, is the favorite to start despite catching just three passes in seven games as a rookie. While athletic for his size (6-foot-6, 270 pounds), Niklas doesn't profile as a high-volume receiver in the NFL. That isn't necessarily an issue, as the Cardinals have plenty of capable pass-catchers at wide receiver and running back. For tight ends, the team also has former basketball player Darren Fells, along with 2015 seventh-round selection Gerald Christian. Expect Niklas and Fells to compete for the starting job.
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4.88 secShuttle Time
4.28 secCone Drill
7.12 secVertical Jump
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Carlson announced his retirement from football on May 5, leaving after one season with the Cardinals. With the seven-year veteran out of the picture, the team will instead count on 2014 second-round pick Troy Niklas and former professional basketball player Darren Fells to man tight end this season.
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Carlson played just 18 offensive snaps during Sunday's defeat at San Francisco, Football Outsiders reports.
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Carlson (calf) is active for Sunday's game at San Francisco, the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Carlson (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against San Francisco.
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Carlson (calf) was limited in practice Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Carlson (calf) didn't practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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