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The Titans have added cornerback/return man Chris Carr to their roster, as Oakland failed to match the offer sheet he signed with Tennessee last week. Since Carr wasn't drafted, the Titans won't have to compensate the Raiders. In three NFL seasons, Carr (5-10, 180) has played in 48 NFL contests with four starts. He ranks as the Raiders' all-time leader in career kickoff returns (201) and ... [link]

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Titans Pick Up a Carr
Published 4/5/2008 by JJ Cooper at FanHouse
Filed under: Raiders, Titans, Oakland, NashvilleHe's not an even replacement for the soon-to-be-gone Pacman Jones, but the Titans did a nice job of bargain hunting by snagging restricted free agent Chris Carr from the Raiders. The Raiders decided to not match the Titans one-year offer, which tells a little about how much the Raiders valued him. He's more of a returner (career averages of 24.1 yards per kick return and 5.9 per punt return) than a corneback, although he could fit in as a nickel or dime back. Carr has four ...

CARR OFFICIALLY A TITAN
Published 4/5/2008 by Michael David Smith at ProFootballTalk.com
... to match the offer sheet he signed with Tennessee last week. Carr was a restricted free agent, but the Raiders will not receive any compensation from the Titans. For most of Carr’s career he has primarily contributed on special teams, but his agent says he expects to play defense as well. “He really liked his visit there and wanted to join the Titans,’’ agent Buddy Baker said, per Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean . “I think most people view him as an elite punt and kick returner, but he can also play in the secondary at corner and safety and can compete and contribute in the ...

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