Chris Carson
{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Chris Carson
| image = Chris Carson.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Carson with the Seattle Seahawks in 2020
| number = 32
| position = Running back
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|9|16}}
| birth_place = Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 0
| weight_lbs = 222
| high_school = Parkview
(Lilburn, Georgia)
| college = {{ubl|Butler CC (2013–2014)|Oklahoma State (2015–2016)}}
| draftyear = 2017
| draftround = 7
| draftpick = 249
| pastteams =
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2017|2021}})
| statlabel1 = Rushing yards
| statvalue1 = 3,502
| statlabel2 = Rushing average
| statvalue2 = 4.6
| statlabel3 = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 24
| statlabel4 = Receptions
| statvalue4 = 107
| statlabel5 = Receiving yards
| statvalue5 = 804
| statlabel6 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue6 = 7
| pfr = CarsCh00
}}
Christopher Dewayne Carson (born September 16, 1994) is an American former professional football running back. He played for five seasons for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL), after playing college football at Butler Community College before transferring to Oklahoma State in 2016.{{Cite web |last=Helsley, John |date=December 1, 2016 |title=OSU football: Chris Carson Has Reinvented Himself Through The Eyes Of Others |url=http://newsok.com/article/5529315 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180426194834/http://newsok.com/article/5529315 |archive-date=April 26, 2018 |access-date=June 7, 2017 |website=NewsOK.com}} A neck injury during the 2021 NFL season prematurely ended his career.
Early life
Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, Chris Carson grew up in Lilburn, Georgia, and played high school football at its Parkview High School.{{Cite web |title=Chris Carson – 2016 – Football |url=https://okstate.com/sports/football/roster/chris-carson/2834 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190103055937/https://okstate.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2834 |archive-date=January 3, 2019 |access-date=September 30, 2021 |website=Oklahoma State University Athletics |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=Paul |date=February 25, 2017 |title=Parkview grad Chris Carson ready to put on a show at the NFL Combine |url=http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/sports/college/parkview-grad-chris-carson-ready-to-put-on-a-show/article_f0b827d7-8888-5c95-95bb-3b91caf4a59b.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002001643/https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/sports/college/parkview-grad-chris-carson-ready-to-put-on-a-show/article_f0b827d7-8888-5c95-95bb-3b91caf4a59b.html |archive-date=October 2, 2019 |access-date=March 14, 2018 |website=Gwinnett Daily Post |language=en}} He received numerous offers before committing to Oklahoma State.{{Cite web |title=Chris Carson Recruit Interests |url=https://247sports.com/Recruitment/Chris-Carson-19602/RecruitInterests/ |access-date=January 30, 2019 |website=247sports.com}}
College career
Carson played two seasons for Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas, east of Wichita, then transferred to Oklahoma State in 2015 and played two seasons under head coach Mike Gundy.{{Cite web |last=Helsley |first=John |date=August 8, 2015 |title=Oklahoma State football: So good... so far, for Cowboys running back Chris Carson |url=https://newsok.com/article/5439090/oklahoma-state-football-so-good-so-far-for-cowboys-running-back-chris-carson |access-date=October 6, 2018 |website=NewsOK.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Chris Carson College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/chris-carson-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315003916/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/chris-carson-1.html |archive-date=March 15, 2018 |access-date=March 14, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} As a junior in 2015, he had 17 carries for 104 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns against UTSA;{{Cite web |title=UTSA at Oklahoma State Box Score, September 19, 2015 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2015-09-19-oklahoma-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315003926/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2015-09-19-oklahoma-state.html |archive-date=March 15, 2018 |access-date=March 14, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} for the season, he had 517 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns, and 17 receptions for 170 receiving yards.{{Cite web |title=Chris Carson 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/chris-carson-1/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315003832/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/chris-carson-1/gamelog/2015/ |archive-date=March 15, 2018 |access-date=March 14, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} On November 19, 2016, against TCU, he had 17 carries for 146 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Oklahoma State at Texas Christian Box Score, November 19, 2016 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2016-11-19-texas-christian.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315003957/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2016-11-19-texas-christian.html |archive-date=March 15, 2018 |access-date=March 14, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Overall, he finished the 2016 season with 559 rushing yards, nine rushing touchdowns, 13 receptions, 128 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Alamo Bowl – Oklahoma State vs Colorado Box Score, December 29, 2016 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2016-12-29-colorado.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315003825/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2016-12-29-colorado.html |archive-date=March 15, 2018 |access-date=March 14, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
=College statistics=
| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;" | |||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Season
! rowspan="2"| Team ! rowspan="2"| GP ! colspan="4"| Rushing ! colspan="4"| Receiving | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
| 2013
!Butler Community College |11 |109 |611 |5.6 |8 |7 |94 |8.4 |0 | |||||||||
| 2014
!Butler Community College |9 |139 |994 |7.2 |9 |12 |63 |7.0 |2 | |||||||||
| 2015 | Oklahoma State
| 12 || 131 || 517 || 3.9 || 4 || 17 || 170 || 10.0 || 0 | ||||||||
| 2016 | Oklahoma State
| 9 || 82 || 559 || 6.8 || 9 || 13 || 128 || 9.8 || 1 | ||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/chris-carson-1.html Career] | 21 | 213 | 1,076 | 5.1 | 13 | 30 | 298 | 9.9 | 1 |
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 11 3/4
| weight = 218
| dash = 4.58
| ten split = 1.52
| twenty split = 2.66
| shuttle = 4.28
| cone drill = 7.53
| vertical = 39
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 10
| bench = 23
| arm span = 33 1/4
| hand span = 9 5/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine and Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/chris-carson/32004341-5256-8144-487d-eff74f49df34 |title=Chris Carson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=February 23, 2024}}{{Cite web |title=Chris Carson – RB – Oklahoma State – 2017 Draft Scout/NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1003929&DraftYear=2017 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=DraftScout.com}}{{Cite web |title=Chris Carson 2017 Combine Workout |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap3000000796176/Chris-Carson-2017-Combine-Workout |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821062956/http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap3000000796176/Chris-Carson-2017-Combine-Workout |archive-date=August 21, 2019 |access-date=August 21, 2019 |website=nfl.com}}
}}
=2017 season=
{{See also|2017 Seattle Seahawks season}}
In the 2017 NFL draft, Carson was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round, 249th overall.{{Cite web |last=Boyle, John |date=April 29, 2017 |title=Seahawks Select Oklahoma State RB Chris Carson With No. 249 Overall Pick In 2017 NFL Draft |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/04/29/seahawks-select-oklahoma-state-rb-chris-carson-no-249-overall-pick-2017-nfl-draft |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170503073134/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/04/29/seahawks-select-oklahoma-state-rb-chris-carson-no-249-overall-pick-2017-nfl-draft |archive-date=May 3, 2017 |access-date=May 20, 2017 |website=Seahawks.com}}{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003194309/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/draft.htm |archive-date=October 3, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Two weeks later on May 12, the Seahawks signed him to a four-year, $2.46 million contract with a signing bonus of $65,129.{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Christopher Carson contract |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/christopher-carson-21991 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916025105/http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/christopher-carson-21991/ |archive-date=September 16, 2017 |access-date=May 14, 2017 |website=spotrac.com}}
In his NFL debut on September 10, 2017, Carson had six rushes for 39 yards and one reception for 10 yards in a 17–9 loss to the Green Bay Packers.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers – September 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914220334/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100gnb.htm |archive-date=September 14, 2017 |access-date=September 24, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} In Week 2, against the San Francisco 49ers, his role expanded with 20 carries for 93 yards.{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks – September 17th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171029013308/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170sea.htm |archive-date=October 29, 2017 |access-date=October 28, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} Carson emerged as the Seahawks main running back ahead of veterans Thomas Rawls and Eddie Lacy, starting Weeks 3 and 4. In Week 3, against the Tennessee Titans, he had his first career receiving touchdown on a ten-yard reception from Russell Wilson.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans – September 24th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709240oti.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005175938/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709240oti.htm |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=November 5, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} However, in Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football, Carson was carted off with a significant ankle injury. The next day, it was revealed that Carson broke his ankle and was placed on injured reserve.{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=October 2, 2017 |title=Seahawks Sign DE Quinton Jefferson, Place Chris Carson On Injured Reserve |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/10/02/seahawks-sign-de-quinton-jefferson-place-chris-carson-injured-reserve |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003044631/https://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/10/02/seahawks-sign-de-quinton-jefferson-place-chris-carson-injured-reserve |archive-date=October 3, 2017 |website=Seahawks.com}} Overall, he finished his rookie season with 208 rushing yards to go along with seven receptions for 59 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Chris Carson 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CarsCh00/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315133159/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CarsCh00/gamelog/2017/ |archive-date=March 15, 2018 |access-date=March 14, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
=2018 season=
{{See also|2018 Seattle Seahawks season}}
File:Chris Carson (American football).JPG
Carson returned from his injury to contribute immediately for the Seahawks in the 2018 season.{{Cite web |date=August 21, 2018 |title=Seahawks' Chris Carson: Locked in for Week 1 |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/seahawks-chris-carson-locked-in-for-week-1/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007001008/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/seahawks-chris-carson-locked-in-for-week-1/ |archive-date=October 7, 2018 |access-date=October 6, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} In Week 3, against the Dallas Cowboys, he had 32 carries for 102 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown to go along with two receptions for 22 receiving yards in the 24–13 victory.{{Cite web |last=Vorel |first=Mike |date=September 23, 2018 |title=Seahawks running back Chris Carson carries the load in win over the Cowboys |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-running-back-chris-carson-carries-the-load-in-win-over-the-cowboys/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006235401/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-running-back-chris-carson-carries-the-load-in-win-over-the-cowboys/ |archive-date=October 6, 2018 |access-date=October 6, 2018 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US}} In Week 5, in the 33–31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, he had 116 rushing yards.{{Cite web |date=October 7, 2018 |title=Seahawks' Chris Carson: Runs for season-high 116 yards |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/seahawks-chris-carson-runs-for-season-high-116-yards/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029232441/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/seahawks-chris-carson-runs-for-season-high-116-yards/ |archive-date=October 29, 2018 |access-date=October 29, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} Carson was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for December.{{Cite web |title=NFL Players of the Month |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/players-of-the-month.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929204108/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/players-of-the-month.htm |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Carson went on to have a great second season finishing fifth in the NFL in rushing yards (1,151) and tied for seventh in the NFL with nine rushing touchdowns. Carson was the first Seahawks running back to rush for over 1,000 yards since Marshawn Lynch in 2014.{{Cite web |title=Chris Carson 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CarsCh00.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327170558/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CarsCh00.htm |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Rushing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/rushing.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123223753/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/rushing.htm |archive-date=January 23, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Seahawks as a whole, led the league in rushing behind Carson's efforts leading the way.{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/index.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190320205744/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/index.htm |archive-date=March 20, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Seahawks made the playoffs and faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card Round. Carson had 13 carries for 20 yards in his playoff debut, a 24–22 loss.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys – January 5th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901050dal.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327090223/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901050dal.htm |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=2019 season=
{{See also|2019 Seattle Seahawks season}}
In Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Carson rushed 15 times for 46 yards and a touchdown and caught six passes for 35 yards and a touchdown in the 21–20 win.{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2019 |title=Close call: Seahawks hold off Dalton, Bengals for 21–20 win |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127995 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190909070119/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127995 |archive-date=September 9, 2019 |access-date=September 8, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In Week 4, against the Arizona Cardinals, Carson had 145 scrimmage yards (104 rushing, 41 receiving) in the 27–10 victory.{{Cite web |date=September 29, 2018 |title=Seahawks' Chris Carson: Rebounds with 145 scrimmage yards |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/seahawks-chris-carson-rebounds-with-145-scrimmage-yards/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002202102/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/seahawks-chris-carson-rebounds-with-145-scrimmage-yards/ |archive-date=October 2, 2019 |access-date=October 2, 2019 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} In Week 5 against the Rams, Carson rushed 27 times for 118 yards and caught a five-yard touchdown pass on a fourth down late in the game during the 30–29 win.{{Cite web |date=October 3, 2019 |title=Wilson throws 4 TD passes, Seahawks hold off Rams 30–29 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127927 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007053511/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127927 |archive-date=October 7, 2019 |access-date=October 3, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns, Carson rushed 24 times for 124 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 35 yards in the 32–28 win.{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2019 |title=Wilson's 3 TDs lead Seahawks' rally past Mayfield, Browns |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128111 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014070911/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128111 |archive-date=October 14, 2019 |access-date=October 13, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In Week 10 against the 49ers on Monday Night Football, Carson rushed 25 times for 89 yards and a touchdown in the 27–24 overtime win.{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2019 |title=Seahawks knock 49ers from unbeaten ranks with 27–24 OT win |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127992 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191112062503/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127992 |archive-date=November 12, 2019 |access-date=November 10, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In Week 13 against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football, Carson rushed 23 times for 102 yards and a touchdown during the 37–30 win.{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2019 |title=Seahawks take over 1st place in NFC West, beat Vikings 37–30 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128112 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191229195943/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128112 |archive-date=December 29, 2019 |access-date=December 2, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} During Week 15 against the Carolina Panthers, Carson finished with 133 rushing yards and two touchdowns as the Seahawks won 30–24.{{Cite web |date=December 15, 2019 |title=Wilson leads Seahawks past Panthers |url=https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/football/nfl/recap/76445 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219055430/https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/football/nfl/recap/76445 |archive-date=December 19, 2019 |access-date=December 15, 2019 |website=www.sportsdata.usatoday.com}} In Week 16, Carson suffered a fractured hip and was placed on injured reserve on December 24, 2019, ending his season.{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=December 24, 2019 |title=Seahawks Sign Running Backs Marshawn Lynch & Robert Turbin |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-running-backs-marshawn-lynch-robert-turbin |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224211806/https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-running-backs-marshawn-lynch-robert-turbin |archive-date=December 24, 2019 |access-date=September 19, 2020 |website=Seahawks.com}} Carson finished the 2019 season with 1,230 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns to go along with 37 receptions for 266 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Chris Carson 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CarsCh00/gamelog/2019/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191205164031/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CarsCh00/gamelog/2019/ |archive-date=December 5, 2019 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked 96th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2020-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408124719/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2020-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=April 8, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=2020 season=
{{See also|2020 Seattle Seahawks season}}
In Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, Carson rushed six times for 21 yards and caught six passes for 45 yards and two receiving touchdowns during the 38–25 road victory.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons – September 13th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009130atl.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008021517/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009130atl.htm |archive-date=October 8, 2020 |access-date=September 17, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He became the Seahawks' first running back to record multiple receiving touchdowns in a game since Dan Doornink did so in Week 9 of the 1981 season.{{Cite web |title=Running backs with multiple receiving touchdowns in a game, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/eByMO |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920020715/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.fcgi?id=eByMO |archive-date=September 20, 2020 |access-date=September 19, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
In Week 2 against the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football, Carson rushed for 72 yards and recorded 36 receiving yards and a touchdown during the 35–30 win.{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks – September 20th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009200sea.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008191212/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009200sea.htm |archive-date=October 8, 2020 |access-date=September 22, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
In Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins, Carson totaled 100 yards from scrimmage and two rushing touchdowns during the 31–23 win.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Miami Dolphins – October 4th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010040mia.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008191148/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010040mia.htm |archive-date=October 8, 2020 |access-date=October 6, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 7 against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday Night Football, Carson ran for 34 yards and had seven receiving yards before suffering a foot injury, causing him to miss the next four weeks. He returned in Week 12 on Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles, rushing for 41 yards and a touchdown, adding 18 receiving yards on 2 catches during the 23–17 win.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Philadelphia Eagles – November 30th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011300phi.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115122251/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011300phi.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=December 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 13 against the New York Giants, Carson recorded 110 yards from scrimmage and a receiving touchdown during the 17–12 loss.{{Cite web |title=New York Giants at Seattle Seahawks – December 6th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012060sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208211458/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012060sea.htm |archive-date=December 8, 2020 |access-date=December 8, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The next week, in a home game against the New York Jets, he rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown, and also had 3 receptions for 22 yards.{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks – December 13th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012130sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006204728/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012130sea.htm |archive-date=October 6, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Carson finished the 2020 season with 141 rushing attempts for 681 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns, adding 37 receptions for 287 yards and four receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Chris Carson 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CarsCh00/gamelog/2020/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210930200031/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CarsCh00/gamelog/2020/ |archive-date=September 30, 2021 |access-date=September 30, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=2021 season=
{{See also|2021 Seattle Seahawks season}}
On March 27, 2021, Carson re-signed on a two-year contract with the Seahawks.{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=March 27, 2021 |title=Seahawks Re-Sign Running Back Chris Carson |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-re-sign-running-back-chris-carson |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210328072313/https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-re-sign-running-back-chris-carson |archive-date=March 28, 2021 |access-date=September 30, 2021 |website=Seahawks.com}} He suffered a neck injury in Week 4, missed the following game, then was placed on injured reserve on October 15, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=October 15, 2021 |title=Seahawks Place Russell Wilson & Chris Carson On Injured Reserve; Tre Brown & Ethan Pocic Activated From IR |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-place-russell-wilson-chris-carson-on-injured-reserve-tre-brown-ethan-po |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016011901/https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-place-russell-wilson-chris-carson-on-injured-reserve-tre-brown-ethan-po |archive-date=October 16, 2021 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=Seahawks.com}} On November 19, it was revealed that Carson needed neck surgery, which prematurely ended his 2021 season.{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=Brady |date=November 19, 2021 |title=Seattle Seahawks' Chris Carson to have season-ending neck surgery |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32668876/seattle-seahawks-chris-carson-season-ending-neck-surgery |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129081707/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32668876/seattle-seahawks-chris-carson-season-ending-neck-surgery |archive-date=January 29, 2022 |access-date=January 11, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}} Carson finished the 2021 season with 54 rushing attempts for 232 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns along with 6 receptions for 29 yards.{{Cite web |title=Chris Carson 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CarsCh00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On July 26, 2022, Carson announced his retirement from football after five seasons due to the neck injury he sustained in the 2021 season. The Seahawks waived him with a failed physical designation, which guarantees him injury protections under the NFL collective bargaining agreement.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=July 26, 2022 |title=Seahawks RB Chris Carson retiring after five seasons due to a neck injury |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-rb-chris-carson-retiring-after-five-seasons-due-to-neck-injury |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220726181942/https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-rb-chris-carson-retiring-after-five-seasons-due-to-neck-injury |archive-date=July 26, 2022 |access-date=July 26, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}
NFL career statistics
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| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Rushing ! colspan="5"| Receiving ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | |
| 2017 | SEA
| 4 || 3 || 49 || 208 || 4.2 || 30 || 0 || 7 || 59 || 8.4 || 10 || 1 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2018 | SEA
| 14 || 14 || 247 || 1,151 ||4.7 || 61 || 9 || 20 || 163 || 8.2 || 27 || 0 || 3 || 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2019 | SEA
| 15 || 15 || 278 || 1,230 || 4.4 || 59 || 7 || 37 || 266 || 7.2 || 21 || 2 || 7 || 4 | |||||||||||||
| 2020 | SEA
| 12 || 12 || 141 || 681 || 4.8 || 29 || 5 || 37 || 287 || 7.8 || 29 || 4 || 1 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2021 | SEA
| 4 || 4 || 54 || 232 || 4.3 || 33 || 3 || 6 || 29 || 4.8 || 16 || 0 || 1 || 1 | |||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CarsCh00.htm Career] | 49 | 48 | 769 | 3,502 | 4.6 | 61 | 24 | 107 | 804 | 7.5 | 29 | 7 | 12 | 7 |
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