Dwaine Carpenter
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Dwaine L. Carpenter is a professional defensive back
who is currently a free agent. He was signed as a street free agent by the Buffalo Destroyers
in 2002. He played college football
for the North Carolina A&T Aggies
.
Carpenter has also played for the San Francisco 49ers
, St. Louis Rams
in the National Football League
, and Calgary Stampeders
of the Canadian Football League
.
. Carpenter made his first career start on December 28 when starting free safety Zack Bronson
suffered a neck injury. Throughout the 2004 season, Carpenter competed with Ronnie Heard
and Keith Lewis
for the final starting safety job with the 49ers. But after suffering a knee
injury, Carpenter lost out on the competition. However after Jimmy Williams
and Shawntae Spencer
went down with injuries, Carpenter was named one of two starting cornerbacks on November 21. He remained the starter for the rest of the season before going down with a back
injury in week 16. In 2005, his third with the 49ers, Carpenter was named the starting free safety. On August 20, 2005, the 49ers dealt with the loss of offensive guard Thomas Herrion
, Carpenter was one of the only 49ers to speak right after the death saying:
After suffering from thigh and foot injuries during training camp
, Carpenter was released on September 19. Over his two and half seasons with the 49ers, Carpenter tallied 82 tackles and one interception.
on October 25, 2005, Carpenter was signed by the St. Louis Rams
on December 28, 2005. In St. Louis, Carpenter received little playing time only appearing in 10 games and recording six tackles.
on July 13, 2007. He played his first game with Calgary, against Toronto
on July 21. His first CFL
tackle came on Kamau Peterson
on August 8. He had a career high six tackles, in three different games. In the 2007 CFL West semifinal game, Carpenter intercepted quarterback
Kerry Joseph
for his first interception in the CFL.
In 2008, Carpenter appeared in all eighteen games and made 12 starts at outside linebacker. Carpenter had 35 tackles, with 17 coming on special teams. His first career CFL sack, came against Toronto on September 30. In the Grey Cup
game against the Montreal Alouettes
, Carpenter had four tackles.
After the 2008 season, Carpenter became a free agent
but was re-signed on April 20.
Carpenter was released on May 14, 2010.
of the Canadian Football League. He was later released by the team on June 17, 2010. Carpenter was re-signed on July 5, 2010 when it was believed that safety/linebacker Willie Pile
would be out of action with a knuckle injury. However, when Pile was re-diagnosed as being medically cleared to play without missing any games, Carpenter was released the following day by the Argonauts.
Defensive back
In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...
who is currently a free agent. He was signed as a street free agent by the Buffalo Destroyers
Columbus Destroyers
The Columbus Destroyers were an Arena Football League team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team was founded in as the Buffalo Destroyers, based in Buffalo, New York, and relocated to Columbus in . They folded along with the original incarnation of the AFL following the 2008 season, after a total of...
in 2002. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
for the North Carolina A&T Aggies
North Carolina A&T Aggies
The North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University Aggies are the athletic teams that represent North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. The Aggies compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and have...
.
Carpenter has also played for the San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
, St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
in the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
, and Calgary Stampeders
Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
of the Canadian Football League
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
.
San Francisco 49ers
On May 29, 2003, Carpenter signed with the San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
. Carpenter made his first career start on December 28 when starting free safety Zack Bronson
Zack Bronson
Robert Zack Bronson is a former professional American football safety in the NFL. He played for the San Francisco 49ers his entire NFL career from 1997 to 2003, but suffered a neck injury that hampered his performance and eventually led to his retirement. He attended McNeese State University....
suffered a neck injury. Throughout the 2004 season, Carpenter competed with Ronnie Heard
Ronnie Heard
Ronnie Heard is a former American football safety in the National Football League. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2000. He played college football at Mississippi....
and Keith Lewis
Keith Lewis
Keith D'Andre Lewis is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round in 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon....
for the final starting safety job with the 49ers. But after suffering a knee
Knee
The knee joint joins the thigh with the leg and consists of two articulations: one between the fibula and tibia, and one between the femur and patella. It is the largest joint in the human body and is very complicated. The knee is a mobile trocho-ginglymus , which permits flexion and extension as...
injury, Carpenter lost out on the competition. However after Jimmy Williams
Jimmy R. Williams
Jimmy Ray Williams is an American football cornerback for the Houston Texans. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Vanderbilt...
and Shawntae Spencer
Shawntae Spencer
Shawntae Spencer is a cornerback in the NFL. He went to University of Pittsburgh. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2nd round in 2004 NFL Draft. In 2005, he had 83 tackles and 4 interceptions.Shawntae Spencer, who was finally healthy in 2010 started opposite Nate Clements...
went down with injuries, Carpenter was named one of two starting cornerbacks on November 21. He remained the starter for the rest of the season before going down with a back
Back
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injury in week 16. In 2005, his third with the 49ers, Carpenter was named the starting free safety. On August 20, 2005, the 49ers dealt with the loss of offensive guard Thomas Herrion
Thomas Herrion
Thomas Herrion was an American football player for the San Francisco 49ers. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Herrion, a 6-foot-3 , 310-pound guard, played college football first at Kilgore College at the junior college level before transferring to the University of Utah where he blocked for current...
, Carpenter was one of the only 49ers to speak right after the death saying:
After suffering from thigh and foot injuries during training camp
Training camp
A training camp is a place, usually with an army-camp-type environment, where people go to learn skills, usually skills involving physical action rather than book subjects, usually for an armed force or an action sport...
, Carpenter was released on September 19. Over his two and half seasons with the 49ers, Carpenter tallied 82 tackles and one interception.
St. Louis Rams
Two months after receiving a workout from the Carolina PanthersCarolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
on October 25, 2005, Carpenter was signed by the St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
on December 28, 2005. In St. Louis, Carpenter received little playing time only appearing in 10 games and recording six tackles.
Calgary Stampeders
Carpenter signed with the Calgary StampedersCalgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
on July 13, 2007. He played his first game with Calgary, against Toronto
Toronto Argonauts
The Toronto Argonauts are a professional Canadian football team competing in the East Division of the Canadian Football League. The Toronto, Ontario based team was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest existing professional sports teams in North America, after the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta...
on July 21. His first CFL
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
tackle came on Kamau Peterson
Kamau Peterson
Kamau Peterson is a professional Canadian football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was originally drafted sixth overall by the Calgary Stampeders in the 2001 CFL Draft and won the 89th Grey Cup with the team...
on August 8. He had a career high six tackles, in three different games. In the 2007 CFL West semifinal game, Carpenter intercepted quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
Kerry Joseph
Kerry Joseph
Kerry Tremaine Joseph is a quarterback who is currently playing for the Edmonton Eskimos. He was born in New Iberia, Louisiana....
for his first interception in the CFL.
In 2008, Carpenter appeared in all eighteen games and made 12 starts at outside linebacker. Carpenter had 35 tackles, with 17 coming on special teams. His first career CFL sack, came against Toronto on September 30. In the Grey Cup
96th Grey Cup
The 96th Grey Cup was held in Montreal, Quebec at Olympic Stadium on November 23, 2008. The Eastern Division Champion Montreal Alouettes hosted the Western Division Champion Calgary Stampeders. The Stampeders won the game 22-14, with quarterback Henry Burris winning the MVP award...
game against the Montreal Alouettes
Montreal Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec.The current franchise named the Alouettes moved to Montreal from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1996 where they had been known as the Baltimore Stallions...
, Carpenter had four tackles.
After the 2008 season, Carpenter became a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
but was re-signed on April 20.
Carpenter was released on May 14, 2010.
Toronto Argonauts
On May 26, 2010, Carpenter signed with the Toronto ArgonautsToronto Argonauts
The Toronto Argonauts are a professional Canadian football team competing in the East Division of the Canadian Football League. The Toronto, Ontario based team was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest existing professional sports teams in North America, after the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta...
of the Canadian Football League. He was later released by the team on June 17, 2010. Carpenter was re-signed on July 5, 2010 when it was believed that safety/linebacker Willie Pile
Willie Pile
Willie Marquis Pile is a Canadian football linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
would be out of action with a knuckle injury. However, when Pile was re-diagnosed as being medically cleared to play without missing any games, Carpenter was released the following day by the Argonauts.