Report: Bears met with WR/PR DeAndre Carter originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Bears’ search for Jakeem Grant’s replacement is underway. According to multiple reports, the team met with return specialist DeAndre Carter on Monday. This doesn’t mean the two sides are getting ready to sign a deal, but it does at least indicate mutual interest.
Carter is a four-year vet who’s bounced around the league in his short NFL career. Over stints with the Texans, Eagles, Commanders and a previous stop in Chicago, Carter has returned 79 punts for 723 yards, with a career long 42-yarder. In the kickoff game, Carter has 81 returns for 1,887 yards and one touchdown.
In addition to his work on special teams, Carter has chipped in on offense as a wide receiver. He enjoyed a career year last season with the Commanders, setting personal bests in receptions (24), receiving yards (296), receiving touchdowns (3), carries (10) and rushing yards (89).
The Bears previously acquired Carter by…