fumble recovery in 16 games and starts. 2010 season Carr and Flowers were retained as the starting cornerbacks entering camp under new defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel. Head coach Todd Haley officially named them the starters to begin 2010. During Week 5, Carr recorded a season-high eight combined tackles and a pass deflection during a 19–9 loss at the Indianapolis Colts. On December 12, 2010, he tied his season-high of eight combined tackles in the Chiefs' 31–0 loss at the San Diego Chargers in Week 14. He finished the season with 57 combined tackles (46 solo), 25 pass deflections, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts. The Chiefs finished first atop the AFC West with a 10–6 record. On January 9, 2011, Carr started in his first NFL playoff game and made three solo tackles in a 30–7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Wildcard Game. 2011 season Carr and Flowers entered the 2011 season as the starting cornerbacks ahead of Javier Arenas and Jalil Brown. During Week 8, Carr recorded a season-high six solo tackles in the Chiefs' 23–20 win against the San Diego Chargers. On December 11, 2011, he made one tackle and a season-high three pass deflections during a 37–10 loss at the New York Jets in Week 14. In the regular-season finale, Carr recorded two combined tackles, deflected two passes, and an interception in the Chiefs' 7–3 win at the Denver Broncos in Week 17. He intercepted Tim Tebow's pass that was intended for Eddie Royal and sealed the Chiefs' victory on the last defensive play in the fourth quarter. Carr finished the season with 45 combined tackles (39 solo), 15 passes defensed, and four interceptions in 16 games and starts. During the season, Carr's averaged a 46% completion rate among opposing quarterbacks and gave up only three touchdowns. 2012 season Carr became an unrestricted free agent after the 2011 season and was regarded by analysts as the top cornerback available in free agency. On March 11, 2012, Carr attended a private meeting with the Dallas Cowboys on the first day of free agency. Dallas Cowboys On March 14, 2012, the Dallas Cowboys signed Carr to a five-year, $50.10 million contract with $26.50 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $10 million. 2012 season Carr entered training camp slated as the Cowboys' No. 1 cornerback, replacing Terence Newman. Head coach Jason Garrett officially