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Redskins Free Agency: Previewing what will happen with the Redskins free agent rush linebackers

By Jacob Camenker

BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 09: Trent Murphy #93 of the Washington Redskins sacks Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter during a football game at M&T Bank Stadium on October 9, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 09: Trent Murphy #93 of the Washington Redskins sacks Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter during a football game at M&T Bank Stadium on October 9, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 14: Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns gets tackled by Chris Carter #56 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 14, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 14: Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns gets tackled by Chris Carter #56 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 14, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

OLB Chris Carter

Chris Carter was a solid acquisition for the Redskins in free agency. After losing Terence Garvin, one of their better special teams players, to the Seattle Seahawks, Carter was signed to provide depth on the unit. He happened to play a different position than Garvin, an inside linebacker, but it was good because he was able to provide a fifth edge rusher for a team that needed some depth at the position.

In the preseason, Carter performed very well in his action and demonstrated that he was capable of putting pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Granted, it was mostly against backup players, but it still made him a quality depth option. While that was a skill that he had, the Redskins rarely utilized it.

For the entire season, Carter played only two snaps on defense for the whole season. However, he did play a big role on special teams as was expected when he signed his contract. He played in more than 80 percent of the special teams snaps in all but one of the 13 games he played with the Redskins. Unfortunately, a season ending fractured fibula moved him to the IR recently.

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    • When considering whether or not to bring Carter back, there will be two questions the Redskins have to consider. The first will be, how much is he asking for? The second, can he be easily replaced? In all likelihood, Carter won’t ask for more than the league minimum. He turns 29 in the offseason, will be coming off a leg injury, and has never demonstrated an ability to put heat on opposing quarterbacks during the regular season. For that reason, he won’t have many options if he hits the market.

    At the same time, it may just be better for the Redskins to move on from Carter. Yes, he’s a good special teams player, but the Redskins special teams haven’t been good this season with him as a part of them. Also, they can add a younger player who could easily take over his position if necessary. They should allocate their resources elsewhere and then maybe if there’s space left they can bring him back.

    Teams that may show an interest in Carter to help their special teams include the Los Angeles Chargers and the Denver Broncos. Carter probably will end up in one of those locations if the Redskins choose not to re-sign him.

    Prediction: Won’t re-sign with Redskins, signs with Chargers

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