one replacing an inactive Sharpe. For the season, Carswell recorded six receptions for 53 yards (8.8 avg.) with a touchdown. Nine starts came when the Broncos opened games in a two-tight end set, and his other came at Green Bay on December 28 in place of the inactive Shannon Sharpe. In 2004, Carswell spent training camp playing at offensive tackle, however he was later switched to tight end. He appeared in 15 regular-season games with 14 starts and recorded 22 receptions for 198 yards (9.0 avg.) and one touchdown. In certain formations, he was also used as an H-back. He missed the Broncos game at Cincinnati on October 18 because he was suspended by the commissioner. The suspension was lifted on October 26. In 2005, Carswell was switched to offensive guard during training camp, however he received playing time as an eligible receiver in goal line situations in all seven games he played. He recorded two touchdown receptions against the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 2. Becoming the first offensive lineman in the Super Bowl era, since 1966, to record two touchdown receptions in the same game. When he was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list, he was tied for second on the team with two touchdown receptions. On September 1, 2006, Carswell was released by the Broncos. On January 24, 2007, Carswell signed with the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. However, he was waived on February 18. Car accident On October 27, 2005, Carswell was involved in a five-car crash in Aurora, Colorado. The 1994 Chevrolet Caprice he was driving in was traveling in the southbound direction when a collision in the northbound lanes, at the intersection of Parker Road and Hampden Avenue, of the road spilled into the southbound lanes. As a result of the accident, Carswell sustained broken ribs and other internal injuries. He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list on October 31. He was later discharged from the Medical Center of Aurora on November 4. As a result of his recovery from his injuries, Carswell earned the Broncos' Ed Block Courage Award for his recovery from the accident. Personal life Carswell, whose nickname is "House", resides in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife; Starr Carswell, and their children. References External links Denver Broncos bio 1972 births Living people American Conference Pro Bowl players American football offensive linemen American football tight ends Denver Broncos players Liberty