CHICAGO, May 16 (UPI) -- Cris Carter, the NFL's second all-time leading receiver with 1,093 catches, may be ready to end his 15-year career.
Sporting News Radio reported Thursday that Carter plans to announce his retirement and has accepted an analyst position with HBO Sports.
"He (Carter) will be going to HBO to work on 'Inside The NFL' with Bob Costas, Dan Marino and Cris Collinsworth," said Sporting News Radio's James Brown after a conversation with Carter. "It looks like this is set in stone, which means his playing career is over."
Carter, 36, caught 73 passes for 871 yards and six touchdowns last season, his 12th with the Minnesota Vikings. He is third all-time in receiving yards with 13,833 and second in receiving touchdowns with 129.
An unrestricted free agent, Carter expressed interest in continuing his NFL career only if he was able to sign with a contending team. The Vikings are in a rebuilding stage after finishing 5-11 last season.
The St. Louis Rams appeared to be the frontrunner for Carter, but salary cap restrictions prevented them from making a lucrative offer.
