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Don Carey | Defensive Back

Team: Detroit Lions
Age / DOB:  (26) / 2/14/1987
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 192
College: Norfolk State
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Lions re-signed signed S Don Carey to a one-year, $630,000 extension through 2013.
Carey was scheduled to become a restricted free agent this offseason. He was signed on the first day of November with the Detroit secondary experiencing a slew of injuries. Carey, 26 in February, then started six games down the stretch and recorded two interceptions with five pass break-ups. The Lions would likely prefer him to be a third safety and special teams player in 2013. Jan 3 - 11:52 PM
Source: Detroit Free Press

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Don Carey - DB - Lions

Lions signed DB Don Carey.

Carey was with the Lions in camp before getting released with an injury settlement. He's on as secondary depth with Louis Delmas (knee) banged up again, Amari Spievey (concussion) in doubt and Bill Bentley (shoulder) out for the year.
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
Thu, Nov 1, 2012 11:18:00 AM
Don Carey - DB - Lions

Lions released DB Don Carey with an injury settlement.

Carey was on injured reserve after being waived/injured last Monday. A special teamer and reserve safety for the Lions last season, Carey is just two years removed from starting 10 games for the Jaguars. He could draw interest as a mid-season special teams fill-in.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Mon, Aug 27, 2012 10:26:00 PM
Don Carey - DB - Lions

Lions waived/injured DB Don Carey and TE Nathan Overbay.

A special teamer and reserve safety, Carey appeared in five games last season, making 11 tackles. A third-year pro, Overbay has yet to appear in a game.
Related: Nathan Overbay
Source: Tim Twentyman on Twitter
Mon, Aug 20, 2012 05:00:00 PM
Don Carey - DB - Lions

Lions DB Don Carey sustained a concussion in Week 15.

Carey took a blind-side hit to the head on kickoff coverage last week. Unlike FS Chris Harris, the special teamer has yet to be cleared for a return to practice.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Fri, Dec 23, 2011 09:32:00 AM
Don Carey - DB - Lions

Lions signed S Don Carey, formerly of the Jaguars.

Carey was cut by the Jags before the season after totaling 36 tackles in 15 games last year. He'll add depth in Detroit with backup safety Erik Coleman out for the season.
Source: Scout.com
Tue, Oct 25, 2011 05:13:00 PM
Don Carey - DB - Lions

Jaguars S Don Carey said X-rays on his neck came back negative and he expects to be fine.

Carey may be doing well health-wise, but his wallet is likely to be hurting soon. He's expected to be fined for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Jason Witten.
Source: Florida Times Union
Mon, Nov 1, 2010 11:35:00 AM
Don Carey - DB - Lions

Jaguars DB Don Carey left Sunday's game against the Cowboys in the fourth quarter with a neck sprain.

Carey laid a helmet-to-helmet hit on Jason Witten and he took the worst of it. Carey stayed down on the field for some time but walked off under his own power.
Sun, Oct 31, 2010 03:37:00 PM
Don Carey - DB - Lions

Normally a cornerback, Jaguars DB Don Carey saw "about 30 snaps at safety" in Week 5, according to coach Jack Del Rio.

"Don has done a nice job in his increased role," Del Rio said. "We're looking to develop. We feel like we've made some strides in that area." Added Carey, "The more you can do, the better. Finally got a shot to get in the game, it felt good."
Source: Florida Times Union
Tue, Oct 12, 2010 09:44:00 AM
Don Carey - DB - Lions

2009 sixth-round pick Don Carey ran with the Jaguars' first-team defense in place of disgruntled CB Rashean Mathis at Monday's OTA.

Carey, whom the Jaguars stole off waivers from the Browns last summer, spent his first year on injured reserve. Assuming Mathis regains his starting spot by Week 1, Carey looks to have an inside track on the nickel back job.
Related: Scott Starks, Tyron Brackenridge
Source: Florida Times Union
Mon, May 17, 2010 03:19:00 PM
Don Carey - DB - Lions

Don Carey and Scott Starks are the leading contenders for the Jaguars' nickel back job, according Vic Ketchman of the team's official site.

Rashean Mathis and Derek Cox form an up-and-coming starting corner duo, but the depth in the secondary has to be a major concern. Starks is always hurt and Carey is a project out of Norfolk State.
Related: Scott Starks
Source: jaguars.com
Thu, May 13, 2010 10:54:00 AM
Don Carey - DB - Lions

Jaguars placed CB Don Carey (shoulder) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Carey, a sixth-round pick out of Norfolk State, has some talent and could make the team in 2010. The Jaguars also waived rookies Maurice Dupree, Clarence Denmark, Tyler Lorenzen and Jervonte Jackson.
Source: Jaguars Insider on Twitter
Tue, Sep 1, 2009 11:01:00 AM
Don Carey - DB - Lions

One league source called the Jaguars' claiming of injured CB Don Carey off waivers from the Browns "unethical."

The source believes there's some sort of protocol the Jags didn't abide by. While the Browns didn't expect it to happen, they took the risk and paid for it. Carey is a promising young talent. He's going to miss the season due to shoulder surgery, but will have good shot at a roster spot in 2010.
Related: Browns
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sat, Aug 15, 2009 07:28:00 PM
Don Carey - DB - Lions

Jaguars claimed CB Don Carey off waivers from the Browns.

The sixth-round rookie was waived Thursday after coming down with a shoulder injury during camp.
Related: Browns
Source: National Football Post
Fri, Aug 7, 2009 07:47:00 PM
Don Carey - DB - Lions

Browns waived/injured CB Don Carey.

A sixth-round rookie out of Norfolk State, Carey was already facing an uphill battle to make the roster. An in-camp shoulder injury sealed his fate.
Source: The Orange & Brown Report on Twitter
Thu, Aug 6, 2009 07:09:00 PM

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