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Bruce Carter

Headshot of Bruce Carter
Position: LB
Jersey #: 55
Date of Birth: February 19, 1988
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 240 lbs
College: North Carolina
Drafted: Round , Pick 40 in 2011 by DAL
First Team: DAL (2011)
Last Team: ATL (2018)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Bruce Carter - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: February 19, 1988
College: University of North Carolina
Position: Linebacker (LB)

Career Timeline

  • Dallas Cowboys (2011 - 2014)
    • Drafted in the 2nd round of the 2011 NFL Draft (40th overall).
    • Played primarily as a linebacker and contributed on special teams.
    • Recorded 40 tackles and 1 sack in his rookie season.
    • In 2013, achieved a personal best of 96 tackles in a single season.
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2015)
    • Signed with the Buccaneers in March 2015.
    • Played in 12 games, made significant contributions on defense.
  • New York Jets (2016)
    • Joined the Jets as a free agent.
    • Limited playing time due to injuries but continued to provide depth at linebacker.
  • Atlanta Falcons (2017 - 2018)
    • Signed with the Falcons in 2017.
    • Contributed to the team primarily as a backup linebacker.
    • Retired after the 2018 season, concluding his NFL career.

Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Known for his athleticism and coverage skills, especially during his time at North Carolina.
  • Part of the Dallas Cowboys team that reached the playoffs in 2014.
  • Had a notable college career that included being named a team captain and leading his team in tackles.

Post-NFL Career

  • After retiring from professional football, Bruce Carter has focused on community engagement and youth development initiatives.

Bruce Carter's journey through the NFL highlights his dedication and versatility as a linebacker, contributing to multiple teams and leaving a mark in the league during his playing years.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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