Tony Carter Signs Exclusice-Rights Free Agent Tender

Tony Carter (32) returns an interception for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brandon LaFell (11) defends and outside linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) looks on in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. (Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports)

Denver Broncos cornerback Tony Carter signed his exclusive-rights free agent tender Monday.

Carter played in 15 games last season which was a career high. He tied for the team lead with 12 passes defensed, and he scored two defensive touchdowns. The fifth year player out of Florida State has played in 22 regular season games (1 start) during his stints with Denver and New England (2010). He has 26 career tackles, two interceptions, and two fumble recoveries.