After severely injuring his right knee near the end of last season, tight end Derek Carrier returned from a lengthy rehabbing battle and found his way back to the field.
On Dec. 13, 2015, the Washington Redskins defeated the Chicago Bears, a victory that began a four-game winning streak to end the season and led to a playoff appearance.
But for tight end Derek Carrier, this game marked the beginning of a much different journey.
Carrier tore his ACL, MCL and meniscus in the game, starting a rehabilitation process and uphill battle that lasted for more than nine months.