Cartwright was drafted in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Redskins. In 2006, he broke the Redskins' single-season kickoff return yards record with 64 returns for 1,541 yards - a record which had been previously held by Brian Mitchell since 1994. In 2007, he was ranked second in the NFC in kickoff returns. He was released on March 4, 2010.
Oakland Raiders
Cartwright signed with the Oakland Raiders on April 26, 2010.