The Birmingham Stallions signed defensive back Mario Goodrich and released defensive back T.J. Carter on Thursday according to Pro Football Newsroom writer James Larsen.
Mario Goodrich is six foot and weighs 186 pounds. The 25-year-old from Kansas City, Missouri, signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2022. In 2022, he made five tackles (5 solos) in three preseason games. He spent the season on the practice squad.
In 2023, he made four tackles (3 solos, 1 assist), and three pass breakups in two preseason games. In the regular season, he made five tackles (3 solos, 2 assists) in four games, of which one was a start. The Eagles released him on July 30, 2004.
The New York Giants acquired Goodrich via waivers on July 31, 2024. In 2024, he made six tackles (4 solos, 2 assists) in three preseason games. He suffered a hamstring injury and did not play in the regular season. He became a free agent after the season.
Collegiately, Goodrich played four seasons at Clemon (2018-21) making 69 tackles (39 solos, 30 assists), half tackle for loss, 21 pass breakups, one forced fumble, five interceptions for 25 yards, and one touchdown in 47 games for the Tigers. He was named First Team All-ACC and is a member of the 2018 CFP National Championship team.
T.J. Carter is five foot eleven and weighs 193 pounds. The 25-year-old from Nashville, Tennessee, re-signed with the Birmingham Stallions on May 7, 2024. In 2024, Carter made four tackles (2 solo, 2 assists) and one pass breakup in two games as the Stallions went on to win their third consecutive championship (2 USFL, 1 UFL). The Stallions re-signed Carter on August 19, 2024.
Carter signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2022. He spent the 2022 season on the practice squad before he was released on March 10, 2023.
The Birmingham Stallions signed Carter as a free agent on March 20, 2023. Carter made 29 tackles (15 solos, 14 assists), one interception, one forced fumble, and three pass breakups in 10 games.
In the playoffs, Carter made three tackles (2 solos, 1 assist) in two games helping the Stallions win their second USFL Championship over the Pittsburgh Maulers. He was released by the Stallions on March 10, 2024
Collegiately, Carter played four seasons at Memphis (2017-20) making 187 tackles (150 solos, 37 assists), six tackles for loss, one sack, seven interceptions for 109 yards, one touchdown, 40 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, and two kick returns for 17 yards in 46 games for the Tigers. He was named a two-time Second Team All-AAC and the AAC Rookie of the Year in 2017.
Then, Carter transferred to TCU in 2021 making 63 tackles (47 solos, 16 assists), one interception, and two pass breakups in 10 games for the Horned Frogs.
