Carter (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Carter suffered a back injury in Week 8 against the Texans, but after logging a full practice Friday, he will suit up for Sunday's game. Across seven regular-season games, Carter has logged 14 tackles (11 solo), one pass defense and one fumble recovery.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Tagged as questionable for Week 10
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Carter (back) was a full participant in Friday's practice, but he is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Carter opened the week with a DNP on Wednesday, but he has steadily increased his practice participation over the week, which culminated in a full session Friday. Even though he's listed as questionable for Sunday's game, the 2021 fifth-round pick appears to be trending towards being able to suit up.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Returns to practice Thursday
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Carter (back) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Carter suffered a back injury during the Jets' Week 9 win over the Texans. He opened the week with a DNP on Wednesday, but he was able to return for Thursday's session, indicating that he is progressing through the injury. If Carter is able to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday, he should be tagged as questionable heading into Sunday's game against Arizona.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Limited to open Week 8 prep
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Carter (back) was a limited participant during Wednesday's walkthrough, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Carter has been sidelined for the last three games due to a back injury he sustained during pregame warmups before the Jets' Week 5 contest against the Vikings in London. Wednesday is the first time since the injury that Carter has practiced, which is a step in the right direction for the 2021 fifth-round pick. Carter's practice participation over the next two days will provide a better idea of whether he'll return for Sunday's contest against the Patriots.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Missing another week
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Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich told reporters Friday that Carter (back) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Steelers, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Carter sustained a back injury in pregame warmups before the Jets' Week 5 loss to the Vikings and hasn't practiced since, so it's no surprise that he'll miss his second consecutive game in Week 7. Expect Isaiah Oliver to serve as the Jets' top slot corner while Carter continues to work back from his injury.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Won't play vs. Bills
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Carter (back) is listed as out for Monday's game versus Buffalo, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
Carter has been able to play through nagging injuries for the entire season up to this point, but he'll miss his first game of the year in Week 6. In his stead, Brandin Echols should see increased work.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Still sidelined
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Carter (back) will not practice Thursday, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Carter suffered the injury in pregame warmups ahead of the Jets' Week 5 matchup with the Vikings. Luckily for the Duke product, the team doesn't play until Monday against the Bills, so he'll have an extra day to potentially recover in time to suit up.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Leaves with injury
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Carter (hamstring) is doubtful to return Sunday against the Vikings.
Carter exited early in the first quarter of the Week 5 game in London. The Duke product's absence will leave the Jets down their slot corner, leaving Isaiah Oliver as the one likely to see extra opportunities while Carter is out.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Good to go for Week 2
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Jets coach Robert Saleh said Friday that Carter (ankle) will practice in full to end the week and will suit up for Sunday's road matchup against the Titans, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Carter dealt with an ankle injury during training camp, and during Monday night's loss to the 49ers he was forced out due to what seemed to be the same issue, but Saleh said every player on the Jets' injury report is slated to practice in full Friday and play Sunday. It sounds like Carter is expected to handle his usual assortment of defensive snaps as New York's top slot cornerback versus Tennessee.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Questionable to return
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Carter (ankle) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the 49ers, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
The starting cornerback made two tackles before exiting. Carter dealt with an ankle injury throughout training camp but seemed to recover in time for the opener. It's unclear if this injury is related to the previous one.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Good to go for Week 1
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Carter (ankle) was left off the Jets' injury report Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Carter was limited during training camp due to an ankle injury he sustained in late July. He appears to be fully recovered from the injury, and he will be good to go for Monday's regular-season opener against the 49ers. Carter signed a three-year, $33 million contract extension with the Jets on Tuesday after totalling 50 tackles (37 solo), nine pass deflections and one forced fumble across 15 regular-season games in 2023.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Dealing with ankle injury
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Head coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday that Carter is dealing with an ankle injury, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Saleh added that he's not worried about Carter's ankle injury, so the 25-year-old cornerback could return to the field soon. Carter recorded 50 total tackles and nine passes defended across 17 regular-season games in 2023. Once he returns to full health, the Duke product is expected to remain one of the top corners in the Jets secondary.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Looks ready to suit up
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Carter (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
After limited participation Wednesday, Carter was able to give practice a full go Thursday, putting him on track to return to action in Week 13. He figures to step back into a nickel corner role behind Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed on Sunday versus the Falcons.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Practices in full
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Carter (elbow) was a full participant at Friday's practice.
After consecutive days of limited participation at practice, Carter logged a full workload Friday and looks good to go for Week 3. He has accumulated eight tackles (six solo) on 87 defensive snaps through two games this season.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Team cautious with injury
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Carter (elbow) did not return to Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Jets, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
Carter reportedly could have returned to the game, but the Jets were content with taking the cautious approach with their nickel cornerback. The 24-year-old seems likely to be able to play in Week 3 versus New England, but more information on his status should come when New York returns to practice this week.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Dodges injury report
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Carter (ankle) wasn't listed on the Jets' injury report Wednesday, per the team's official site.
Carter was forced out of New York's Week 13 loss to the Vikings due to an apparent ankle injury, but his absence from Wednesday's injury report implies that the issue is no longer a concern. The 23-year-old is slated to continue operating as the team's No. 3 cornerback behind Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed when the Jets travel to Buffalo this weekend.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Exits versus New England
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Carter (chest) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Carter was forced out with a chest injury at some point during the second half, leaving him with less than one quarter to return before the end of this contest. In his absence, Brandin Echols and Justin Hardee should see increased usage behind starting cornerbacks D.J. Reed and Sauce Gardner.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Has pick-six negated
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Carter totaled seven solo tackles, one tackle for loss and an interception in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Patriots.
Carter intercepted Mac Jones in the second quarter. Two drives later, Carter made another interception and took it to the house, but the play was negated by a questionable roughing the passer penalty on John Franklin-Myers. That play proved to be the turning point in the game, as the Patriots went on to outscore New York 19-7 after Carter's pick-six was taken off the board.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Returns from COVID list
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Carter was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Carter missed the Jets' Week 16 contest with the Jaguars, but he'll now be able to return to his nickelback role Sunday against the Buccaneers. The rookie fifth-round draft pick has 61 tackles (36 solo), four passes defensed and two fumble recoveries in 13 games.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Evaluated for concussion
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Carter exited Sunday's game against the Eagles and is being evaluated for a concussion.
Carter exited the game in the second half and was seen entering the medical tent. If he is diagnosed with a concussion, he'll have to clear protocols to have the potential to return for a Week 14 matchup against the Saints. Prior to his exit, Carter had recorded two tackles.
