May 9, 2008 Defensive tackle Adam Carriker is not participating in the Rams' OTA, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Carriker sustained a torn labrum December 30 at Arizona in the final game of the season. But the Rams' first-round draft pick of 2006 has made quick progress, coach Scott Linehan stated. Linehan added, "He's probably coming along faster than anybody. I guess youth is an advantage. He's worked so hard to get himself back and could probably do a lot of things at minicamp. But it's too early to get him involved in anything other than the walk-throughs and individual work."
Our View:Carriker made 30 tackles and two sacks in 2007, and those numbers should improve with prized rookie defensive end Chris Long drawing more attention on the outside.
January 3, 2008 Rams defensive tackle Adam Carriker will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum muscle in his shoulder. "It's a significant injury; you're looking at sixth months," coach Scott Linehan told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Carriker was the team’s first-round selection last April and had a solid season, especially since he was switched from defensive end to the interior of the line. He’ll miss plenty of offseason activities but should be ready for training camp.
August 9, 2007 Rookie Adam Carriker is expected to start when the Rams face the Vikings on Friday. “He’s ready,” head coach Scott Linehan told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “He’s worked with the first team from the get-go ad never looked out of place.” The Rams selected Carriker with the No. 13 overall pick in the draft.
Our View:Carriker has moved from defensive end to defensive tackle for the Rams. He bulked up to make the transition and it remains to be seen whether the extra weight will slow him down in pass-rushing situations.
July 27, 2007 The Rams have signed their first-round pick. The team and Adam Carriker agreed to terms on a five-year contract on Friday, although financial terms were not disclosed, according to Associated Press. Carriker is expected to win the job as a team’s starting defensive tackle and bolster their terrible run defense. The Rams have now signed their entire draft class.
