ALAMEDA – TJ Carrie has done a solid job playing safety. The Raiders cornerback moved there in Week 3, stabilizing a position reeling from the loss of veteran Nate Allen.
He hasn’t missed a beat stepping into a spot he hadn’t played as a pro or a collegian, with the physicality and coverage skills to excel at the position.
It still seems unlikely that Carrie is making a long-term switch. The Raiders remain non-committal regarding Carrie’s future in the secondary, but Allen will likely return to free safety alongside Charles Woodson, with Carrie moving back to cornerback with David Amerson or DJ Hayden.