Post by CandyKANE on Oct 21, 2002 13:16:02 GMT -5
Credit: cnnsi.com
MIAMI (AP) -- Cris Carter came out of retirement and out of the broadcast booth Monday to join the Miami Dolphins, signing a one-year contract to bolster their injury-depleted receiving corps.
Following a news conference to announce the signing, Carter was to report for his first team meeting. He'll have two weeks to get ready for Miami's next game at Green Bay on Nov. 4.
"I think it's going to be a great addition to our team," head coach Dave Wannstedt said. "It's probably going to take him a couple of weeks to learn the offense and get in playing shape. How quick all that happens will determine how much he plays."
Carter, 36, retired in May and had been working on HBO's Inside the NFL. Minnesota Vikings receiver Randy Moss applauded his ex-teammate's return.
"I love it!" Moss said. "And I think a lot of football teams he's been making comments about will love it, too."
Carter is the NFL's second all-time leading receiver with 1,093 catches for 13,833 yards and 129 touchdowns. The 15-year veteran had 73 catches for 871 yards and six touchdowns last season with Minnesota.
Carter reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with $600,000 guaranteed and $700,000 in incentives.
The Dolphins (5-2) lead the AFC East but are coming off a 23-10 loss Sunday to Buffalo. Miami's passing game has been staggered by the loss of quarterback Jay Fiedler and receivers Chris Chambers and Oronde Gadsden to injuries.
Chambers (concussion) is expected back for the Green Bay game, but Gadsden plans to have surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist, and he'll miss the rest of the season.
Gadsden decided to undergo the operation rather than play with the injury when the Dolphins declined to give him the contract extension he sought. He was placed on injured reserve Monday.
Several Miami players said Carter's experience will be a welcome addition.
"Even if he's just on the sideline hanging out, he'll be a big plus," linebacker Zach Thomas said. "He'll bring some leadership and teach our guys some things."
MIAMI (AP) -- Cris Carter came out of retirement and out of the broadcast booth Monday to join the Miami Dolphins, signing a one-year contract to bolster their injury-depleted receiving corps.
Following a news conference to announce the signing, Carter was to report for his first team meeting. He'll have two weeks to get ready for Miami's next game at Green Bay on Nov. 4.
"I think it's going to be a great addition to our team," head coach Dave Wannstedt said. "It's probably going to take him a couple of weeks to learn the offense and get in playing shape. How quick all that happens will determine how much he plays."
Carter, 36, retired in May and had been working on HBO's Inside the NFL. Minnesota Vikings receiver Randy Moss applauded his ex-teammate's return.
"I love it!" Moss said. "And I think a lot of football teams he's been making comments about will love it, too."
Carter is the NFL's second all-time leading receiver with 1,093 catches for 13,833 yards and 129 touchdowns. The 15-year veteran had 73 catches for 871 yards and six touchdowns last season with Minnesota.
Carter reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with $600,000 guaranteed and $700,000 in incentives.
The Dolphins (5-2) lead the AFC East but are coming off a 23-10 loss Sunday to Buffalo. Miami's passing game has been staggered by the loss of quarterback Jay Fiedler and receivers Chris Chambers and Oronde Gadsden to injuries.
Chambers (concussion) is expected back for the Green Bay game, but Gadsden plans to have surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist, and he'll miss the rest of the season.
Gadsden decided to undergo the operation rather than play with the injury when the Dolphins declined to give him the contract extension he sought. He was placed on injured reserve Monday.
Several Miami players said Carter's experience will be a welcome addition.
"Even if he's just on the sideline hanging out, he'll be a big plus," linebacker Zach Thomas said. "He'll bring some leadership and teach our guys some things."
