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Kevin Carter | Defensive Lineman

Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age / DOB:  (39) / 9/21/1973
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 305
College: Florida
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Free agent DL Kevin Carter is leaning towards retirement, according to his player representative.
"Nothing has changed," said agent Harold Lewis. "Still leaning to calling it a career." Carter has drawn interest from the Lions and Patriots, but New England has moved on. Playing for Detroit doesn't seem to be in the cards. Mon, Aug 31, 2009 03:41:00 PM
Source: Detroit Free Press

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Kevin Carter - DL - Buccaneers

Free agent DE Kevin Carter will either play for the Patriots or retire.

There is no timetable for the 14-year veteran to make his decision. He'd only add depth to an already ridiculously talented New England team. He probably doesn't mind stalling to miss more of training camp either.
Source: Projopatsblog on Twitter
Fri, Aug 14, 2009 08:43:00 AM
Kevin Carter - DL - Buccaneers

Mike Lombardi of the National Football Post hears that there's an "80 percent chance" free agent DL Kevin Carter will sign with New England.

Following the Derrick Burgess trade, the Pats look nothing short of loaded on both sides of the ball. Carter would have a good shot at one more Super Bowl appearance in New England, even if it's as Richard Seymour's backup.
Related: Patriots
Source: National Football Post
Sat, Aug 8, 2009 11:56:00 PM
Kevin Carter - DL - Buccaneers

Free agent DE Kevin Carter is expected to decide whether to sign with the Patriots by Thursday.

So if he doesn't sign by tonight he'll probably hold out for a place he can get more playing time, although Carter would take lots of reps in Pats camp right away. DEs Richard Seymour and Ty Warren are sitting as a precaution.
Related: Patriots
Source: Boston Herald
Thu, Aug 6, 2009 09:14:00 AM
Kevin Carter - DL - Buccaneers

Free agent DL Kevin Carter left the Patriots' training camp facility without a contract Wednesday.

He reportedly enjoyed his visit, but was likely only offered a minimum deal. Carter is "weighing his options," which are known to also include the Lions.
Related: Patriots
Source: Boston Herald
Wed, Aug 5, 2009 04:35:00 PM
Kevin Carter - DL - Buccaneers

The Patriots will formally host free agent DE Kevin Carter on Tuesday.

If Carter wants to play in another Super Bowl, New England is his best bet. If he wants to start and add to his 104.5 career sacks, he'll wait for Detroit.
Related: Lions, Patriots
Source: Boston Globe
Mon, Aug 3, 2009 10:21:00 PM
Kevin Carter - DL - Buccaneers

FOXSports.com's Alex Marvez reports that the Patriots have begun serious pursuit of free agent DL Kevin Carter.

A tackle/end for most of his career, Carter could provide the Pats with depth behind starting DEs Richard Seymour and Ty Warren. Carter previously was on the Lions' radar. He'd have a far better shot at playing time in Detroit.
Related: Lions, Patriots
Source: FOXSports.com
Mon, Aug 3, 2009 05:54:00 PM
Kevin Carter - DL - Buccaneers

Team president Tom Lewand says the Lions will "stay in touch" with free agent DL Kevin Carter during training camp.

Lewand says the club's priority for now is getting its draft class signed. They have Derrick Williams, Louis Delmas, Brandon Pettigrew, and Sammie Hill left. No teams are beating down Carter's door, so Detroit can afford to wait.
Related: Lions
Source: Detroit Free Press
Mon, Jul 27, 2009 09:07:00 PM
Kevin Carter - DL - Buccaneers

Beat writer Tom Kowalski doesn't believe that the Lions have ruled out the possibility of signing free agent DL Kevin Carter.

Kowalski says Carter, turning 36, probably won't sign until two-a-days are done. The Lions could use him at defensive end on running downs to spell Cliff Avril, or at defensive tackle. Ideally, though, Detroit won't need him.
Related: Lions
Source: MLive.com
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 06:26:00 PM
Kevin Carter - DL - Buccaneers

Free agent DE Kevin Carter is in no rush to sign with an NFL team.

Carter, 36, visited the Lions in late April. "I think he has earned the right to wait and enjoy the summer with his family," Carter's agent, Harold Lewis, wrote Tuesday in an e-mail. "Now, if an offer was made that we can't resist, then I'm sure we would make it sooner."
Source: Detroit Free Press
Thu, Jun 18, 2009 10:36:00 AM
Kevin Carter - DL - Buccaneers

The Lions are "still pursuing" free agent DL Kevin Carter, according to beat writer Tom Kowalski.

Before signing Carter, the new coaching staff wants to see how third-year defensive end/tackle Ikaika Alama-Francis takes to Jim Schwartz's system after busting in his first two seasons. "IAF" and Carter play the same position.
Related: Lions
Source: MLive.com
Tue, May 26, 2009 01:27:00 PM
Kevin Carter - DL - Buccaneers

The Lions will host free agent DL Kevin Carter later Tuesday, according to Scout.com's "Roar Report."

Green Bay showed some interest in the 35-year-old, but nothing came of it. An end in Tampa Bay last season, he'd likely play defensive tackle in Detroit.
Related: Lions
Source: scout.com
Tue, Apr 28, 2009 05:20:00 PM
Kevin Carter - DL - Buccaneers

The Packers have shown interest in veteran free agent DL Kevin Carter.

Carter, 35, has the size (6-6/305) to play defensive end in the Packers' new 3-4 defense.
Related: Packers
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Sun, Mar 8, 2009 10:35:00 AM
Kevin Carter - DL - Buccaneers

Kevin Carter is currently listed as the Bucs' starting left defensive end.

Carter is ahead of Greg White, who will be the No. 3 end at worst and likely play the most even if he doesn't formally pass Carter. Jimmy Wilkerson and Marques Douglas are listed as RE Gaines Adams' backups.
Related: Jimmy Wilkerson, Marques Douglas, Stylez G. White
Source: Tampa Tribune
Mon, Aug 4, 2008 02:17:00 PM
Kevin Carter - DL - Buccaneers

Bucs re-signed DL Kevin Carter to a one-year contract.

"It was big money he turned down (from Oakland), but he went with heart rather than the pocket," his agent said. Carter has a chance to be the Bucs' starting left end in 2008, but he'll likely come off the field on passing downs.
Related: Raiders
Source: Tampa Tribune
Mon, Mar 17, 2008 05:53:00 PM