ALAMEDA -– T.J. Carrie has done a solid job playing safety. The Raiders cornerback moved there in Week 3, stabilizing a position reeling from the loss of veteran Nate Allen.

He hasn’t missed a beat stepping into a spot he hadn’t played as a pro or a collegian, with the physicality and coverage skills to excel at the position.

It still seems unlikely that Carrie is making a long-term switch. The Raiders remain non-committal regarding Carrie’s future in the secondary, but Allen will likely return to free safety alongside Charles Woodson, with Carrie moving back to cornerback with David Amerson or DJ Hayden.

“I don’t know what will happen yet, but I’m sure coach Del Rio has a plan,” Carrie said. “He hasn’t told me yet, but I’m sure he’ll do what’s best for the team.”

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Del Rio doesn’t want Carrie thinking about the future at this point, especially considering Allen isn’t eligible to return off short-term injured reserve until a Week 10 contest against Minnesota.

“I wouldn’t get him too caught up in doing anything but playing good football,” Del Rio said. “He’s a good, young player. He’s played both corner and safety and he’s done a good job for us.”

Carrie is the team’s top cover corner, and his return would strengthen that thin position group, especially with Amerson playing well since joining the Raiders off waivers before Week 3.

Carrie has adapted well to a new position, thanks to the help of secondary coaches Marcus Robertson and Rod Woodson. Despite taking a firm grasp of his safety responsibilities, Carrie remains a cornerback by trade.

“I wouldn’t say I feel like a safety after these last few weeks,” Carrie said. “I feel more versatile as a player, and I certainly feel more comfortable moving around. I’ve learned a lot from the safety position, from the cornerback position and from the nickel position. The more reps I get, the better I understand the game at this high level. That will be beneficial for me in the long run.”