Fantasy Player Profile Stephen Carlson
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- TE #88
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StephenCarlson
- IRInjured Reserve
- Manager: FA
vs. MIN: #9 vs opposing TE - 10.39 FPA
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| 1 | TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | @HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @IND, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | LAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | @WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | NE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | @SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Placed on IR with collarbone injury
The Bears placed Carlson (collarbone) on injured reserve Saturday, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Analysis: Carlson suffered a serious collarbone injury during Thursday's practice session, just two days after being signed from the Bears' practice squad to the active roster. He'll be forced to miss at least the next four games, so the earliest Carlson can return is Week 9 against the Cardinals on Nov. 3.
Published: Sat, Sep 28 at 1:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Out for Week 4
Carlson suffered a serious collarbone injury during Thursday's practice and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Carlson's injury happened while he was catching a pass on the final play of Thursday's session, and it sounds like he's looking at a multi-week recovery at the very least. He had just signed with the 53-man roster off the practice squad earlier in the week. Carlson played only one special teams snap for the Bears last season and otherwise hasn't appeared on offense in a regular-season contest since 2020 with Cleveland.
Published: Fri, Sep 27 at 11:53am by Rotowire.com
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Moves to active roster
Carlson signed with the Bears' 53-man roster from their practice squad Tuesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Carlson will take the spot of Travis Homer (finger) on Chicago's active roster. The 27-year-old appeared in one game for the Bears last season, playing a single special teams snap, which was his NFL game action since 2020 with the Browns.
Published: Tue, Sep 24 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Sticks around in Windy City
Carlson signed with the Bears' practice squad Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Carlson appeared in one regular-season game for the Bears in 2023 and spent most of the year on the taxi squad. He was gunning for a spot on Chicago's 53-man roster during training camp, but he wasn't able to do so after finishing the preseason with five catches (on six targets) for 36 yards. Carlson could be promoted to the active roster during the upcoming season should Cole Kmet, Gerald Everett or Marcedes Lewis miss time.
Published: Wed, Aug 28 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Released by Chicago
The Bears released Carlson on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The 27-year-old tight end bounced between the practice squad and active roster with Chicago last season but appeared in just one game. He hasn't caught a regular-season pass since 2020 with the Browns and has just six career grabs for 62 yards and one touchdown.
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 11:35am by Rotowire.com
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Gets reserve/future contract
The Bears signed Carlson to a reserve/future contract Monday, Larry Mayer of the team's official website reports.
Analysis: Carlson spent most of the season on Chicago's practice squad, but he only saw the field in one game. He played one special-teams snap in Week 10 versus the Panthers. The 27-year-old will now attempt to put the work in during the offseason to ultimately earn a spot on the Bears' roster in the 2024 campaign.
Published: Mon, Jan 8 at 5:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice squad
Carlson reverted to the Bears' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Carlson's elevation to the active roster prior to Thursday's win over the Panthers led to his first on-field action since 2020. However, he ultimately played on just one special teams snap. He will now continue working to make an impression on the practice squad.
Published: Fri, Nov 10 at 5:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins active roster
The Bears elevated Carlson to their active roster ahead of Thursday night's game against the Panthers, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Carlson has spent the majority of this year on the Bears' practice squad, and his last in-game action came back in 2020 with the Browns. The 26-year-old tight end has appeared in 25 games throughout his two-year NFL career, recording 62 receiving yards and primarily playing on special teams.
Published: Thu, Nov 9 at 1:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Reverts to practice squad
Carlson reverted to the Bears' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Carlson was elevated to Chicago's active roster Saturday, but he was ultimately ruled inactive prior to the game. Thus, he will continue to try and impress at practice while awaiting a new opportunity to get called up.
Published: Mon, Sep 11 at 4:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't suit up Week 1
Carlson (coach's decision) was ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.
Analysis: Carlson was elevated from the practice squad after Chicago listed veteran tight end Robert Tonyan (back) on Saturday's injury report. However, with Tonyan active Sunday, it appears Carlson's services will no longer be needed Week 1. He'll likely continue to serve as the team's go-to option at tight end if tight ends Cole Kmet, Marcedes Lewis and/or Tonyan sustain any injuries over the next few weeks.
Published: Sun, Sep 10 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins active roster
The Bears have elevated Carlson from the practice squad to their active roster ahead of Sunday's Week 1 showdown against the Packers, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.
Analysis: Carlson's addition to Chicago's roster may be hinting at Robert Tonyan's (back) eventual status for Sunday's season opener. As of now, Carlson is one of four tight ends on the roster, so he will be providing depth at the position and presumably be a candidate to contribute on special teams.
Published: Sat, Sep 9 at 11:27am by Rotowire.com
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Back in Windy City
Carlson is signing with the Bears' practice squad Wednesday, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Carlson was unable to land a spot on the Bears' 53-man roster this year but will attempt to find a role as part of the practice squad. He spent the 2019 and 2020 campaigns with the Browns but has dealt with injuries in recent seasons.
Published: Wed, Aug 30 at 10:21am by Rotowire.com
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Gets cut loose
Carlson was waived by the Bears on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Carlson had injuries derail his career after spending 2019 and 2020 with the Browns. The Princeton product was working to bounce back with Chicago after agreeing to a deal with the team in May, but he ultimately came up short.
Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 12:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Not tendered by Cleveland
Carlson (knee) became an unrestricted free agent Wednesday after the Browns opted not to tender him a contract for 2022, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Carlson sat out the 2021 campaign after requiring season-ending knee surgery in late August. He appeared in all 16 games during 2020 and caught one pass for 11 yards.
Published: Wed, Mar 16 at 10:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Reverts to IR
Carlson (knee) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Analysis: Carlson will now be able to rejoin the team, but he'll remain on injured reserve after he underwent season-ending knee surgery in mid-August. The 25-year-old had a strong performance in camp and could compete for a 53-man roster spot in 2022.
Published: Thu, Dec 16 at 1:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on COVID-19 list
Carlson (knee) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Analysis: It's not yet clear whether Carlson has tested positive for the virus or whether he's considered a close contact. However, Monday's move doesn't impact the 24-year-old's status since he underwent season-ending knee surgery in mid-August.
Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 9:24am by Rotowire.com
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Requires knee surgery
Carlson will undergo surgery on his knee and miss the entire 2021 season, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Carlson suffered the injury during Saturday's preseason opener versus the Jaguars, and there will be no chance of him retaking the field this season. He appeared in 16 games for Cleveland last year and caught one of two targets for 11 yards while primarily playing special teams.
Published: Tue, Aug 17 at 5:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on IR
The Browns placed Carlson (knee) on injured reserve Monday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
Analysis: Carlson suffered a season-ending knee injury in Sunday's preseason opener against the Jags, rendering this move more of a formality. Prior to the injury, he was enjoying a strong camp and considered a strong candidate to make Cleveland's 53-man roster.
Published: Mon, Aug 16 at 5:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Season-ending injury feared
There are fears that Carlson suffered a season-ending knee injury in Saturday's preseason opener against Jacksonville, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The severity of Carlson's knee injury hasn't been confirmed yet, but it sounds like he'll be facing a lengthy absence. This is an unfortunate turn of events for the tight end, who had been enjoying a strong camp and was on track to secure a spot on the Browns' 53-man roster.
Published: Sun, Aug 15 at 7:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits game with knee injury
Carlson (knee) left the Browns' preseason game against the Jaguars on Saturday and is officially out for the remainder of the game, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Carlson hurt his knee on a bobbled catch he made in the first half of the game. The third-year tight end played in all 16 games for the Browns last season, primarily on special teams, and as long as his injury isn't serious his contributions to special teams should give him a good chance at making the roster.
Published: Sat, Aug 14 at 5:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Sticking with Cleveland
Carlson signed his exclusive-rights contract tender with the Browns on Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Analysis: Carlson returns to a crowded tight-end room, one which currently features Austin Hooper, Harrison Bryant and David Njoku above him on him on the depth chart. Over his past two seasons in Cleveland, Carlson totaled six receptions for 62 yards and one score in 25 appearances.
Published: Wed, Apr 14 at 12:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Tendered rights
The Browns tendered Carlson as an exclusive rights free agent Friday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Analysis: Carlson entered the offseason as an exclusive rights free agent and will now stay in Cleveland. Through his two seasons with the team, the tight end has caught six of his nine targets for 62 yards and one touchdown.
Published: Fri, Mar 5 at 12:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Unused on offense in playoff loss
Carlson was active but did not play an offensive snap in Sunday's 22-17 playoff loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Carlson had just one catch, two targets and 11 receiving yards during the regular season, serving as the fourth tight end. With the top three tight ends for the Browns under contract for 2021, he'll play a similar role should Cleveland bring him back. He becomes an exclusive rights free agent during the offseason.
Published: Mon, Jan 18 at 6:03am by Rotowire.com
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Gearing up Sunday
Carlson (groin) will play in Sunday's AFC divisional round against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Austin Hooper, Harrison Bryant and David Njoku are all healthy for Sunday's playoff game, so Carlson will mainly contribute on special teams.
Published: Sun, Jan 17 at 10:50am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Sunday
Carlson (groin) did not practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday's AFC divisional-round game against the Chiefs, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Carlson appears truly iffy for Sunday's game, but his presence likely won't impact Cleveland's offense one way or another. He saw just two targets through 16 regular-season games in 2020, and both Austin Hooper and Harrison Bryant are set for Sunday while No.3 tight end David Njoku (hamstring) is questionable.
Published: Fri, Jan 15 at 12:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes first catch
Carlson caught his lone target for 11 yards in Sunday's 27-25 win over Jacksonville.
Analysis: Carlson is the seldom-used fourth tight end on the Browns' roster. The catch was his first of the season and the target just his second.
Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 6:24am by Rotowire.com
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Moves up depth chart
Carlson is expected to receive more playing time with David Njoku (knee) on injured reserve, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Analysis: Carlson played just 12 snaps (16 percent) and had one target in the season-opening loss to the Ravens but moved up to third on the depth chart behind Austin Hooper and Harrison Bryant. He broadly fits into the category of blocking tight end, but quarterback Baker Mayfield uses tight ends as red-zone scoring options. Carlson caught five of seven targets with one touchdown in 2019.
Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 5:55am by Rotowire.com
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No targets in finale
Carlson was not targeted in Sunday's 33-23 loss to the Bengals in Week 17.
Analysis: Carlson, an undrafted free agent out of Princeton, began the season on the Browns' practice squad before a promotion to the active roster midseason. Cleveland's tight end position was never solidified following David Njoku's wrist injury in Week 2, and all members took turns getting red-zone looks from quarterback Baker Mayfield. Carlson finished with five catches for 51 yards and one touchdown over nine games. With a new head coach coming in 2020, Carlson's status is uncertain. Presumably, a…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 31 at 9:56am by Rotowire.com
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Leads TEs in snaps
Carlson failed to catch his only target and played 41 snaps in Sunday's 27-19 win over the Bengals in Week 14.
Analysis: He was the starting tight end, as Demetrius Harris (shoulder) was made inactive and David Njoku was appearing for the first time since Week 2 after recovering from a wrist injury. Carlson's 41 snaps led the position group, but it was Njoku who drew the most targets (three), including one inside the red zone. As Njoku gets back up to speed, he is expected to start games and receive the most playing time among Cleveland tight ends.
Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 3:38am by Rotowire.com
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Upgrades to full practice
Carlson (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Carlson does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's contest against the Bengals. The 22-year-old is set for his usual depth role in Cleveland's tight end corps Week 14.
Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Practice status limited
Carlson (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Carlson has recorded four receptions for 46 yards over the last three weeks, so if he's unable to play Sunday against the Bengals, it will mainly affect the team's run-blocking schemes. The 22-year-old still has two practice sessions to elevate to full capacity.
Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 12:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Two catches in loss
Carlson caught both his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 20-13 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 13.
Analysis: Carlson remains on the fringe of fantasy relevance for the Browns. Quarterback Baker Mayfield often looks to tight ends in the red zone, so Carlson -- who has one red-zone touchdown this season -- is in the mix. How long that holds true will depend on what the Browns do with David Njoku (wrist), who is designated to return from injured reserve and could be activated for Week 14 against the Bengals.
Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 5:26am by Rotowire.com
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Catches one ball in win
Carlson caught his lone target for eight yards in Sunday's 41-24 win over Miami.
Analysis: Carlson, whose touchdown streak ended at one game, saw one of the four balls targeted at Cleveland tight ends as quarterback Baker Mayfield established better chemistry with his main weapons, wide receivers Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham. With David Njoku (wrist) expected to return for Week 13 against Pittsburgh, Carlson may be the odd man out and have to head back to the practice squad.
Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 4:43am by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone in win
Carlson caught his lone target for an eight-yard touchdown in Thursday's 21-7 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Carlson, an undrafted rookie out of Princeton, was promoted from the Browns' practice squad to the active roster in Week 9 after injuries hit the tight end group. He hadn't made much of an impact until Thursday's win, when he had his first NFL target, catch and touchdown. Quarterback Baker Mayfield has made ample use of his tight ends near the goal line this season, as Carlson became the fourth member of the position group to catch a red-zone touchdown.
Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 3:56am by Rotowire.com
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Joins Browns' active roster
Carlson was promoted to the Browns' 53-man roster from the practice squad Friday.
Analysis: The 21-year-old joined the Browns as an undrafted free agent in May but was unable to make the season-opening roster, though he remained with the organization on the practice squad. Carlson should serve as Cleveland's No. 3 tight end while Pharoah Brown (concussion) is sidelined.
Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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