Pre-draft New York Giants The New York Giants drafted Carter with the 14th pick in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. Tim Carter made his first
reception, for 22 yards, of the
2006 season in the huge comeback against the
Philadelphia Eagles in week two. During the game, he also scored his first
touchdown of the season, on a
fumble return after
Plaxico Burress fumbled and the ball rolled into the
end zone. Carter was again in the end zone the following week, with 3 receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown versus the
Seattle Seahawks. Carter ended the season with 22 receptions for 253 yards and 3 touchdowns, despite garnering only 8
starts.
Cleveland Browns He was traded on March 9, 2007, to the
Cleveland Browns for
running back Reuben Droughns. He went on to appear in all 16 games for the Browns during the
2007 season, catching eight passes for 117 yards and a touchdown. He became a
free agent following the season.
Houston Texans On May 22, 2008, Carter was signed by the
Houston Texans. After suffering a concussion he was later released on August 26, 2008, by Houston and sat out the rest of the season to recover.
St. Louis Rams In 2009 between May 1–3, Carter participated in a
St. Louis Rams mini-camp on a tryout basis. On May 5, the Rams signed Carter to a one-year contract. He was released on September 5, 2009, and re-signed on October 12. He was waived on November 3 then he officially retired. ==Personal life==