Carter (undisclosed) was cut by the Saints on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

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Carter landed on IR this season due to an undisclosed injury but the team has decided to part ways with the cornerback instead of keeping him around. The 30-year-old will now look to return to full health before finding a spot on a new roster.

Carter was tendered a one-year offer from the Broncos on Monday, the Denver Post reports. Carter will now be subject of first-refusal from the Broncos, should another team try to sign him during free agency. At the moment, he's behind players like Chris Harris, Aqib Talib, and Bradley Roby on the Broncos' cornerback depth chart.

Broncos tendered exclusive rights free agent CB Tony Carter. A special teamer and sub-package corner, Carter turns 28 in May. He made two starts in 2013, finishing the season with 12 tackles and six pass breakups. Carter will make $730,000 in 2014 and be a 2015 restricted free agent.

Updating a previous item, Broncos CB Tony Carter did not suffer a concussion in Sunday's AFC Championship win. He escaped with a "pinched nerve" in his arm, and coach John Fox said Monday that Carter was "fine." Carter is a sub-package corner and special teamer.

Broncos CB Tony Carter (arm/concussion) is expected to be ready for the Super Bowl. The concussion Carter sustained during the AFC Championship Game is not thought to be serious. He should be fine to serve as a reserve corner and special teamer against the Seahawks.

Broncos CB Tony Carter exited Sunday's AFC Championship game with a concussion. Denver's No. 4 or 5 cornerback depending on the game, Carter isn't going to return. He figures to be cleared in time for the Super Bowl in two weeks.

Tony Carter (ankle) left Monday night's game in a walking boot. Carter hurt his right ankle while blocking for Trindon Holliday on a punt return. Rookie cornerback Kayvon Webster took Carter's place in the nickel.

Broncos CB Tony Carter exited Monday night's Week 3 game against the Raiders with an ankle injury and is questionable to return. Carter is the Broncos' No. 3 corner with Champ Bailey (foot) out. He was injured on a first-quarter punt. Rookie Kayvon Webster will see more snaps.

Broncos re-signed exclusive rights free agents CB Tony Carter and DT Mitch Unrein. Carter, the Broncos' No. 3 corner, was a nice surprise in 2012. He played in 15 games, recording 27 tackles, 12 pass deflections, and two interceptions. Carter, Champ Bailey, and Chris Harris form a nice trio on the outside. Unrein appeared in all 16 games and registered 20 tackles.

Broncos signed CB Tony Carter from their practice squad. Carter was added to the practice squad two weeks ago when special teams standout Cassius Vaughn went down with a fractured fibula. Carter played ahead of second-round pick Alphonso Smith in nickel and dime packages back in 2009.