Carrier was not targeted against the Chargers in Week 18 during his return from a 12-game absence.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier, who suffered a pectoral injury in early October, closed out the regular season with two catches on as many targets for 13 yards in five games. He'll continue to provide depth behind fellow tight ends Darren Waller and Foster Moreau against the Bengals on Saturday, but Carrier is headed for unrestricted free agency following the postseason.

Carrier (pectoral) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier returned to practice at the end of December and will be available for Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Chargers. He secured both of his targets for 13 yards across his first four appearances of the season but hasn't played since early October.

Carrier (pectoral) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier has been on injured reserve with the pectoral injury since early October, but he's now been cleared to return to practice. He now has a 21-day window during which he can be reinstated to the active roster before reverting to injured reserve.

Carrier (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier sustained a pectoral injury during Monday's loss to the Chargers, and he'll be forced out for at least three games. Nick Bowers could handle a slightly increased workload in his absence.

Carrier (pectoral) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier didn't participate in practice this week after he exited Monday's loss to the Chargers with a pectoral injury. His absence could lead to slightly increased playing time for Nick Bowers.

Carrier suffered a pectoral injury during Monday's road contest against the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier didn't draw a target before his departure, leaving him with just two through three-plus games this season. With Nick Bowers (coach's decision) inactive, the Raiders are down to Darren Waller and Foster Moreau at tight end.

Carrier signed a contract with the Raiders on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier was let go by Las Vegas ahead of Tuesday's roster deadline but has now re-signed with the team. The 31-year-old will fill a depth role at tight end for the Raiders.

The Raiders cut Carrier on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier spent his previous three seasons with the Raiders, primarily serving as a special-teams player. The 31-year-old played just seven snaps in 2020 despite appearing in all 16 games. The veteran will likely garner minimal interest from teams around the league, but he may latch on somewhere as a veteran presence who isn't afraid to mix it up on special teams.

The Raiders re-signed Carrier to a one-year contract Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier will return for a fourth straight season with the Raiders, giving the team some continuity in terms of tight end depth. He only played seven offensive snaps in 2020, doing almost all of his damage on special teams (365 snaps).

Carrier exclusively played special teams during Sunday's 31-28 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old has one reception for 14 yards and has played only four offensive snaps all season, so it's not a surprise to see him limited to playing special teams Week 13. Carrier should continue in that role with Darren Waller, Jason Witten and Foster Moreau handling the workload at tight end.