Carter "said he's completely healthy" again after dealing with a back injury during the 2024 season, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
The cornerback didn't fully heal from the injury until February, per Rosenblatt. Carter had a disappointing 2024 after signing a three-year, $30.75 million extension before the season started, missing four games due to injury, playing far fewer snaps than he did in 2023 (647 to 263), starting five fewer contests (six to one) and setting career lows in tackles (24) and pass breakups (one). This year, the 2021 fifth-round pick will try to return to the form of his first few seasons, when he recorded at least 50 tackles and five pass breakups in each campaign.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Misses four games in 2024
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Carter recorded 24 total tackles (20 solo) and one pass defended over 13 games in 2024.
Carter nursed a back injury for most of the regular season, which sidelined him for four games. Additionally, Carter played 384 fewer defensive snaps (647 snaps in 2023 compared to 263 in 2024) and made five fewer starts (six starts in 2023 to one in 2024), contributing to an immense decline in tackles (26 fewer) and passes defended (eight fewer) in 2024. The Duke product inked a three-year, $30.75 million extension with the Jets in September of 2024 and is under contract through the 2027 season. He's expected to remain one of the Jets' top slot defenders in 2025.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Cleared to play against Bills
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Carter (back) is active for Sunday's AFC East clash against Buffalo.
The 2021 fifth-round pick was sidelined in Week 16 against the Rams due to a back injury. Carter managed to end the week with consecutive limited practices, which was enough for him to be cleared to play Sunday. He will serve as the Jets' slot corner while Isaiah Oliver provides depth at the position. Carter has registered 23 tackles (20 solo), one pass defense and one fumble recovery across 12 regular-season games.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Could return in Week 17
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Carter (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Carter opened the Jets' week of practice as a non-participant due to a back injury, but he upgraded to limited work Thursday and Friday, giving himself a chance to return in Week 17. The Duke product is expected to serve as the Jets' top slot corner if he can play in Sunday's divisional matchup. If Carter misses his fourth game of the season, Isaiah Oliver is likely to see increased snaps with the Jets' first-team defense.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Logs limited practice Thursday
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Carter (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Carter didn't play against the Rams in Week 16 due to a back injury. He would avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's AFC East bout against the Bills if he were to log a full practice Friday. Isaiah Oliver would be slated for an expanded role as the Jets' top slot corner if Carter is unable to play.
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Jets' Michael Carter: DNP on Wednesday's estimate
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Carter (back) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Carter was unable to play in Week 16 against the Rams due to a back injury he suffered against the Jaguars in Week 15. Wednesday's report was an estimate as the Jets didn't practice, so Carter's participation over the next two days will determine whether he'll be cleared to play against the Bills on Sunday.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Won't play Sunday
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Carter (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Carter exited the Jets' Week 15 win over the Jaguars after sustaining a back injury, and he was unable to practice all week, making it no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. Isaiah Oliver is likely to serve as the Jets' top slot cornerback in Carter's stead in Week 16.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Still dealing with back issue
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Carter (back) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Carter was forced out of Sunday's contest at Jacksonville early by a back injury, and now his availability for Week 16 seems to be in jeopardy. He'll probably have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a chance to play Sunday versus the Rams.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Questionable to return Sunday
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Carter exited Sunday's game against the Jaguars with a back injury.
Carter did not record a statistic before exiting Sunday's contest. He totaled 23 tackles and one pass defended across 11 appearances coming into Week 15. In Carter's absence, it's likely that Isaiah Oliver will step in at slot cornerback for the Jets.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Good to go vs. Arizona
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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: 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: 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.
