IR
Injury Knee
Est. Return 10/5/2025
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
27
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
A fifth-round pick in 2024 out of Wake Forest, Carson played only six games as a rookie due to shoulder woes that eventually required surgery in December. He looked healthy during the offseason program but suffered a hyperextended knee in late July that's expected to sideline him 4-to-6 weeks. With Trevon Diggs and 2025 third-round pick Shavon Revel both looking iffy for Week 1, though, Carson could be leaned on for significant snaps early in the season, assuming he's healthy. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $4.27 million contract with the Cowboys in May of 2024.
Lands on IR
Carson (knee) was placed on injured reserve by the Cowboys on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Carson was diagnosed with a hyperextended knee in late July and was expected to be out 4-to-6 weeks. He'll have a lengthier recovery, as he'll now be sidelined for at least the first four weeks of the regular season.
Carson was diagnosed with a hyperextended knee in late July and was expected to be out 4-to-6 weeks. He'll have a lengthier recovery, as he'll now be sidelined for at least the first four weeks of the regular season.
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Measurables Review
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How do Caelen Carson's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"Weight
195 lbsHand Length
8.25 inArm Length
31.38 in
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Out with knee injury
Carson will be sidelined 4-6 weeks due to a hyperextended knee he suffered in practice Monday, DallasCowboys.com reports.
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Recovering from surgery
Carson underwent season-ending surgery on his shoulder prior to last week's 27-20 loss to the Bengals, Nick Harris of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
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Placed on IR with shoulder injury
The Cowboys placed Carson (shoulder) on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Healthy scratch for Week 12
Carson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest versus the Commanders, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Full go for Friday
Carson (shoulder/illness) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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