2012 DRAFT GUIDE

	#89 John Carlson
		Pos: Tight End NFL Team: MIN Injury: Probable Injury Type: concussion		Experience: 4 College: Notre Dame Height: 77 Weight: 248 Born: 5/12/1984

Year	Tm	Gm	Catch	Yds	TDs	Tgt
2010	SEA	15	31	318	1	58
2009	SEA	16	51	574	7	83
2008	SEA	16	55	627	5	-

Summary

Tight End Rank: #95All Players: #596

Carlson had the worst season of his career last year, catching just eight passes for 43 yards in 14 games with the Vikings. He was No. 2 on the depth chart at tight end and got very few chances. Carlson was targeted just 14 times all season, averaging a target per game. He remains the top backup in Minnesota this season and could get a few more targets if the passing game makes strides, which it should. Carlson has two of four years that he has played with 50-plus receptions. He has the ability to be a big part of the passing game at tight end. Carlson has good hands, runs solid routes and has decent speed. He has a knack for making plays, but lacks some of the physicality you would hope from the tight end spot.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

Carlson should do better than last season. We can't see him having a repeat of 2012. But even with that said, Carlson isn't going to be able to get enough work to help fantasy teams on a regular basis. He is a backup tight end on a bad passing team, which isn't a great combo. He could get around 25 receptions for 300 yards and a touchdown.

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Notes

Mar 12 11:13 am

Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson restructured his contract but will still receive his $1.2 million guarantee and can earn up to $3 million via workout incentives.
Source: KFFL.com

Jan 27 09:13 pm

Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (knee) struggled to get involved in the passing game in his first season in Minnesota, and that is supposed to be his strength. He received $7.9 million in the first year of his deal (including deferred payments) and would have $1.2 million of his $2.9 million base salary for 2013 fully guaranteed if he's on the roster when the league year begins. The team might give him another chance if he is healthy, but nothing is certain after a disappointing 2012 season.
Source: KFFL.com

Nov 09 06:22 pm

Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion) is expected to play in Week 10 after returning to practice this week.
Source: KFFL.com

Nov 08 06:12 pm

Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion), P Chris Kluwe (knee), S Mistral Raymond (ankle) and S Jamarca Sanford (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 8.
Source: KFFL.com

Nov 08 08:53 am

Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said he will wait and see how TE John Carlson (concussion) looks in practice this week before determining his role in Week 10. 'Coming off a concussion, there are some things we need to see as the week goes on. But we're hoping he'll be a factor in this game,' Frazier said. 'We need him. We need all the weapons we can get in a game like this.'
Source: KFFL.com

Nov 07 05:33 pm

Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion), P Chris Kluwe (knee), S Mistral Raymond (ankle) and S Jamarca Sanford (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 7.
Source: KFFL.com

Nov 05 02:03 pm

Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said he expects TE John Carlson (concussion) to take part in practice Wednesday, Nov. 7, as long as he is cleared during a doctor's appointment Monday, Nov. 5.
Source: KFFL.com

Nov 02 08:32 pm

The Minnesota Vikings are hoping for good news on TE John Carlson (concussion) next week. He has been ruled out for Week 9 due to a concussion he suffered two weeks ago. Carlson has not yet been cleared to return to action by the medical staff.
Source: KFFL.com

Nov 02 03:12 pm

Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion) did not participate in practice and has been ruled out for Week 9.
Source: KFFL.com

Nov 01 08:32 pm

Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 1.
Source: KFFL.com

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