| Sat Sep 1 2012 | 22:39 | Browns considering Carder as Week 1 starter | ||||
Browns GM Tom Heckert confirmed Tank Carder is "in the mix" for the Week 1 strongside linebacker job. | ||||||
Fourth-round pick James-Michael Johnson (oblique) is questionable for the season opener, and without a timetable for return. The Browns will also be without Scott Fujita (suspension) for the first three games. Carder will be given an extended look with Craig Robertson and L.J. Fort the only current options on the active roster. Chris Gocong (Achilles) is out for the year, and expected to be placed on injured reserve. | ||||||
| Source: Akron Beacon-Journal | ||||||
| Sat Sep 1 2012 | 13:51 | Browns claim LB Tank Carder | ||||
Browns claimed LB Tank Carder off waivers from the Bills. | ||||||
Cleveland is a perfect landing spot for a fifth-round pick who was a mild surprise in Friday's cuts, as injury has decimated the Browns' linebacker corps. The majority of Carder's snaps should come on special teams, but it's possible he'll get some looks on defense, at least until James-Michael Johnson (oblique) is healthy. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||