Adam Carriker
According to multiple sources, the Washington Redskins acquired defensive lineman and former first round pick Adam Carriker today from the St. Louis Rams.
Like the Redskins’ Brian Orakpo in 2009, Carriker was the 13th overall pick to the Rams in 2007, a year in which he had 2 sacks. The 6’6”, 296 lbs. player started every game as a rookie at nose tackle. In 2008, he played in 15 games and started nine but missed the 2009 season with a shoulder injury. Last year he tore a muscle in his shoulder late in the preseason and needed surgery. Not surprisingly, he was placed on injured reserve.
This trade does not involve defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. Redskins.com reports that Washington exchanged fifth and seventh round picks with St. Louis in this weekend’s draft: the Redskins gave up their 135th overall for the Rams’163rd overall and gave up their 211th overall for the Rams’ 208th overall. And, no, that’s not a typo. Washington did move up 3 spots in that seventh round. According to the Associated Press, the Rams have been trying to trade Carriker for a while.
“He’s never complained and we used him in multiple positions,” Rams general manager, Billy Devaney said. “He did the best he could, but it hasn’t been a great scheme for him.”
This is a great deal for the Redskins and Shanahan seems very pleased. The head coach is quoted at redskins.com said, “Adam is a guy who our staff is very familiar with. He is talented and has an incredible work ethic. We feel he will fit in our scheme and will help us reach our defensive goals.” Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett would likely be pleased as well as Carriker played for him during his tenure in St. Louis.
Washington has now effectively beefed up the nose tackle position which will provide an option for the team IF defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is traded.
