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Surpasses 100 tackles in 2025 Carter notched 106 tackles (53 solo) and four passes defensed, including one interception, across 17 regular-season appearances in 2025.

Impact Carter compiled impressive production for a rookie fourth-round pick, though the actual quality of his play left something to be desired. Though Carter earned an every-down role in defense as a rookie, it won't be surprising if he has to compete to retain a starting gig this offseason, unless he manages to take a substantial step forward in his development.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Burrow's Bengals miss playoffs for the 3rd straight year

The Cincinnati Bengals had their worst finish since 2020 as they went 6-11

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Notches three tackles Week 17 Carter totaled three tackles (one solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 37-14 victory versus Arizona.

Impact Carter has been effective against the air attack of late, logging three defensed passes (including his first career interception) over his past two games. The rookie out of Clemson has had a solid first NFL campaign, tallying 101 tackles and four defensed passes through 16 contests.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals defense takes another step with strong performance versus Arizona

Facing the seventh-ranked passing game in the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals’ maligned defense turned in its best performance of the season in a 37-14 victory over the Arizona Cardina...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Developing Bengals defense ready for a strong Cardinals passing game

The Cincinnati Bengals defense is looking to build on a newfound confidence as they host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Posts first career pickoff Carter notched five tackles (one solo) and two defensed passes, including an interception, Sunday in a 45-21 victory over the Dolphins.

Impact Carter tied for second on Cincinnati in tackles in the victory. He was responsible for Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers' first career interception, picking off the fellow rookie in the third quarter. That interception was also Carter's first as a pro.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quinn Ewers likely to remain Dolphins' starting QB for final 2 games of season

Quinn Ewers will likely continue as the Miami Dolphins’ starting quarterback for the final two games of the 2025 season

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Joe Burrow's bounce-back game gives the Bengals momentum going into final 2 games of the season

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow bounced back from a tough game with a stellar performance

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Eliminated Bengals still focused on wins over final 3 games

The Cincinnati Bengals are out of playoff contention with a 4-10 record

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Has dud game vs. Ravens Carter recorded three tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 24-0 loss versus Baltimore.

Impact Carter's tackle total in Week 15 was his lowest since Week 2 (0), when he played zero defensive snaps versus Jacksonville. Granted, his 40 defensive snaps Sunday were the fewest he played since Week 5 versus the Lions (33). He'll be looking to bounce back in a Week 16 matchup at Miami.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up to 90 tackles Carter recorded seven tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 39-34 loss to the Bills.

Impact Carter has played every defensive snap over the last eight games, producing 72 tackles (40 solo) and a pass breakup in the process. The rookie fourth-round pick should remain the starting middle linebacker for the rest of the season, making him an outstanding IDP option during the fantasy playoffs.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals Rookie Linebackers Showing Improvement, Allowing Defensive Scheme to Grow in Scope and Success Bengals rookie LB Barrett Carter made the kind of bad play Thursday night that has defined his rookie season. But the mistakes are slowly tu...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • SI.COM

Uneventful day in win Carter recorded five tackles (three solo) during Thursday's 32-14 win at Baltimore.

Impact In a game where the normally run-heavy Ravens kept the ball in the air for most of the contest, Carter saw limited opportunities to make tackles in Week 13. He still projects as a good IDP option in most formats, and he'll get a shot against another run-heavy squad at Buffalo in Week 14.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Monster outing in loss Carter recorded 16 total tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Carter led the Bengals' defense in total tackles Sunday and has now logged double-digit stops in four of the team's last six games. The 2025 fifth-round pick from Clemson has impressed through his first 11 NFL games, recording 78 total tackles and one pass defensed across 484 defensive snaps. He's expected to remain the Bengals' top tacker in the Week 13 matchup against the Ravens.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers tight end Darnell Washington isn't your average NFL big guy and has the skills to prove it

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington is redefining what players his size can do on the football field

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Minimal production against Steelers Carter recorded four tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 34-12 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Carter played 100 percent of defensive snaps for the fifth straight game, though this was his matched his lowest tackle total since Week 2. Per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic, Carter was charged with four missed tackles in the contest, contributing to an underwhelming run defense for the Bengals.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ja'Marr Chase's spitting incident is the latest example of Bengals' lack of discipline

The Cincinnati Bengals may be the most undisciplined team in the NFL

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Steelers will try to hold on to first in the AFC North when Joe Flacco and Bengals visit

The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to snap out of a month-long funk when the Cincinnati Bengals visit Acrisure Stadium

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Bengals Rookie LB Barrett Carter Steps Into The Middle: 'Leadership Is Nothing New To Me' A father's example and a trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame are just a few of the things inspiring Bengals rookie linebacker Barrett Cart...

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • BENGALS.COM

Coach Zac Taylor believes in-house options can improve the Bengals' defense

Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor is sticking with his defensive coaching staff despite the team having the worst defense in the NFL

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Double-digit tackles in loss Carter recorded 10 tackles (five solo) and one pass breakup in the Bengals' loss to the Bears on Sunday.

Impact Carter has taken over as an every-down linebacker in Cincinnati, and the Bengals' trade of Logan Wilson to the Cowboys on Tuesday cemented his standing as a starter in the middle of the defense. Carter has started each of the last four games and has played all 270 defensive snaps in that span. He's recorded double-digit tackles in three of the four contests and is now up to 58 tackles (32 solo) and one pass breakup on 355 defensive snaps this season. Carter should remain a tackling machine moving forward.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Flacco and Ja'Marr Chase refuse to blame Bengals' defense after another late collapse

Joe Flacco has led the Bengals to a combined 80 points in their past two games

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Eight takedowns in loss Carter recorded eight total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 39-38 loss to the Jets.

Impact Carter was able to be on the field for every defensive snap for the third straight week, reaching at least eight stops in each of those contests. The rookie has made the most of his opportunities since supplanting Logan Wilson for the starting role at middle linebacker, registering 30 total tackles (20 solo) over the last three games.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clemson's Carter, Higgins Make Big Plays for Bengals Despite Loss Down 38-24 in the fourth quarter, the New York Jets (1-7) rallied to beat the Cincinnati Bengals (3-5) by a score of 39-38 on Sunday in Week...

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

Joe Flacco, Bengals look to continue momentum when they host winless Jets

The Cincinnati Bengals look to get back to the

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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