The Tennessee Titans signed Lorenzo Carter to a one-year contract in March to boost their pass rush in 2025. The team will begin training camp shortly with both rookies and veterans reporting to camp on Tuesday, July 22, at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, Tennessee. It appears that Carter has second thoughts about playing for the Titans this season.
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Tennessee Titans see offseason acquisition suddenly retire
According to Jim Wyatt of the team’s website, Lorenzo Carter informed the team he plans to retire. He played for two teams throughout his seven-year NFL career. Carted ended his career with 278 tackles, 35 TFLs, 58 QB hits, 21.5 sacks, two interceptions, one pick-six, 18 pass deflections, and five forced fumbles in 96 games and 62 starts.
Veteran edge rusher Lorenzo Carter has informed the @Titans of his plans to retire.
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— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) July 22, 2025
Here’s a quick review of his NFL career.
He began his career in New York
The New York Giants drafted Lorenzo Carter 66th overall in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He primarily played as an EDGE rusher in New York, while also taking reps as an off-ball linebacker and dropping into coverage. Carter recorded 153 tackles, 21 TFLs, 35 quarterback hits, 14.5 sacks, one interception, 15 pass deflections, and three forced fumbles in 49 games and 33 starts over his first four seasons.
He spent the last three years in his hometown
The Atlanta Falcons signed Lorenzo Carter to a one-year contract in 2022 and mainly played as an EDGE rusher. After a strong inaugural season in Atlanta, he later signed a two-year extension in 2023. He recorded 125 tackles, 14 TFLs, 23 quarterback hits, seven sacks, one interception, one pick-six, three pass deflections, and two forced fumbles in 47 games and 29 starts across three seasons.
