Carrier said his knee felt good in his limited role. He missed the competition and the ability to suit up with his teammates while he was recovering from the injury. He was activated off the physically unable to perform list last week, receiving just a week of practice before serving as the team’s third tight end as the Redskins placed Niles Paul on injured reserve. Carrier said despite the lack of practice time to prepare for the physicality of the game, he handled it well against the Vikings.

“It felt really good,” Carrier said. “I think it’s once you get out there and get a sense of what it’s going to be like in the game, you’re a lot more comfortable – or I was at least – especially just in my knee and coming back from it.”

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Carrier, 26, said the recovery mode is still ongoing with his knee. He must remain proactive in order to avoid any setbacks now that he’s back on the field. It will be difficult to receive a larger role, however. Carrier is behind Jordan Reed and Vernon Davis, who have both played well this season, but Redskins Coach Jay Gruden believes Carrier will have more of an impact as his health improves.