Baltimore Ravens Carter signed with the
Baltimore Ravens on May 3, 2015. After a successful
training camp, he seemed to have a chance of making the final roster. However, after failing to win the
return job during the first three weeks of preseason, he was released by the Ravens on August 31, 2015, as part of the first wave of roster cuts.
Oakland Raiders Carter signed to the
practice squad of the
Oakland Raiders on September 16, 2015, after the Raiders traded wide receiver
Brice Butler to the
Dallas Cowboys. On December 1, 2015, he was released from the practice squad.
New England Patriots On December 15, 2015, Carter was signed by the
New England Patriots to their practice squad. He was released on January 12, 2016, but was re-signed the next day. On January 26, 2016, Carter signed a futures contract with the Patriots. On September 3, 2016, Carter was released by the Patriots as part of final roster cuts.
San Francisco 49ers On February 24, 2017, Carter signed a two-year contract with the
San Francisco 49ers. He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers on January 2, 2018. On May 15, 2018, Carter was waived by the team.
Philadelphia Eagles On July 28, 2018, Carter signed with the
Philadelphia Eagles. He made the Eagles' final roster. In the 2018 season opener against the
Atlanta Falcons, he recorded a 10-yard reception, the first of his NFL career, in the 18–12 victory. Carter took over
kick and
punt return duties with regular returner
Darren Sproles sidelined with an injury. Carter was waived by the Eagles on September 18, 2018, after two games. He was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 20. He was promoted back to the active roster on September 29, 2018. Carter was waived by the Eagles on November 6, 2018.
Houston Texans On November 7, 2018, Carter was claimed off waivers by the
Houston Texans. On March 11, 2020, Carter was re-signed to a one-year contract by the Texans. On November 17, 2020, Carter was waived by the Texans.
Chicago Bears (first stint) On November 18, 2020, Carter was claimed off waivers by the
Chicago Bears. He was placed on the reserve/
COVID-19 list by the team on December 10, and activated on December 22.
Washington Football Team in 2021 Carter signed with the
Washington Football Team on April 1, 2021. He was named
NFC Special Teams Player of the Week in Week 4 against the Falcons after he returned a kickoff 101 yards for his first career touchdown. Carter recorded his first career receiving touchdown in a Week 8 game against the
Denver Broncos.
Los Angeles Chargers Carter signed a one-year contract with the
Los Angeles Chargers on April 8, 2022. In Week 1 against the
Las Vegas Raiders, Carter totaled 64 yards and a touchdown on 3 receptions in the 24–19 victory.
Las Vegas Raiders On March 30, 2023, Carter signed with the Raiders.
Chicago Bears (second stint) On June 18, 2024, Carter signed a one-year contract to return with the
Chicago Bears.
Cleveland Browns On March 19, 2025, Carter signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the
Cleveland Browns. On September 29, Carter was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury suffered in the team's Week 4 game against the
Detroit Lions. ==NFL career statistics==