After the XFL folded, Carver joined the Dallas Desperados of the Arena Football League and played for the team three years, retiring at the end of the 2004 season.
After the XFL folded, Carver joined the Dallas Desperados in 2002 and earned AFL All-Rookie honors after registering 16 tackles, 2.5 sacks and 2 interceptions. He played for the team three years, retiring at the end of the 2004 season.