AUGUST 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MICHAEL CARTER #22 - RUNNING BACK - ARIZONA CARDINALS
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Should play this week Carter and other key players for the Jets are expected to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Giants, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Carter started the preseason opener before sitting out the second game along with other key veterans. Rookie Breece Hall played both games, subbing in behind Carter in the first, but nobody will be surprised if the 36th overall pick in this year's draft ends up getting more touches once the games count. If Hall is as advertised and Carter builds on his strong rookie year, the Jets will soon have one of the top backfields in the league. Quarterback and O-line play are also big factors in RB fantasy production, though perhaps not as much for Carter if he's not getting many carries anyway and mostly plays on passing downs. It'll be interesting to see how the Jets split work between the two in the final preseason game Sunday.
AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Four touches in preseason opener Carter rushed three times for five yards and caught his only target for seven yards in Friday's 24-21 preseason win over the Eagles.
Impact Carter was used sparingly, as was rookie second-round pick Breece Hall, who mustered 15 yards on five carries. The two young running backs are expected to operate in a timeshare led by Hall once the games start to count.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to full practice Carter (ankle) practiced Wednesday, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Impact Carter took part in both team and individual drills after a minor injury limited his participation the day before. His fantasy value took a huge hit when the Jets drafted Breece Hall this spring, but Carter should still get weekly touches as the No. 2 back and is the favorite to handle obvious passing downs.
AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Limited by minor ankle injury Carter is dealing with a minor ankle injury, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Impact He was limited in Tuesday's practice but not held out entirely, suggesting his ankle injury isn't too much of a concern. Carter will be stuck in a backup role after the Jets drafted Breece Hall in the second round of the 2022 draft, but there will still be snaps available for the second-year UNC product, especially on passing downs.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jets' Michael Carter Is Striving For Greatness in Sophomore Season New York’s second-year running back wants to be the best, working closely with Breece Hall in the Jets’ running back room
JULY 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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JUNE 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Team adds young stud at RB Carter will be joined by rookie second-round pick Breece Hall in New York's backfield, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.
Impact Hall was the first running back selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, as the Jets traded up two spots in the second round to grab him 36th overall. The Iowa State product is capable of playing a three-down role, but there still should be plenty of touches left over for Carter working alongside Hall. Carter proved capable of excelling in a timeshare while in college, as he topped 1,000 rushing yards in each of his final two years at UNC, despite splitting carries with Javonte Williams.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Breece Hall 'Can't Wait' to Join Michael Carter in Jets' Backfield New York has picked a running back in back-to-back drafts, supporting Zach Wilson with playmakers in the backfield
APRIL 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Rookie season ends with whimper Carter carried the ball nine times for 19 yards and failed to catch any of his three targets in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Bills.
Impact The Jets' offense couldn't get much going on the ground or through the air in their season finale, and Zach Wilson ended up being the team's leading rusher with 24 yards. Carter showed flashes of upside in his first NFL campaign, finishing with 964 scrimmage yards through 14 games, and barring a significant offseason addition, he should be the primary option in the Jets' backfield in 2022.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for season finale Carter (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bills after practicing fully Thursday and Friday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact With Carter, who was forced out of last Sunday's game against the Buccaneers due to a concussion, having been cleared for Week 18 action, he's in line to head the Jets' backfield this weekend against the Bills, with Tevin Coleman, Ty Johnson and Austin Walter also candidates to mix in. The 2021 fourth-rounder will look to finish his rookie season on a high note while facing a Buffalo defense that's allowing an average of 113.6 rushing yards per game.
JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs full practice Carter (concussion) returned to a full practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact That's a big step in the right direction for the running back, who was a non-participant Wednesday. Friday's injury report will reveal whether Carter heads into the weekend minus a Week 18 injury designation, which hinges on him fully clearing the NFL's concussion protocol. If he does, he'd be in line to head the Jets backfield Sunday against the Bills, with Tevin Coleman, Ty Johnson and Austin Walter also candidates to mix in.
JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Misses practice, could still play Carter (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, but the Jets are optimistic he could play this Sunday against the Bills, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Brian Costello of the New York Post reports that Carter did some work on a side field Wednesday, suggesting he's already making progress through the NFL concussion protocol. The rookie got off to fast start in Sunday's eventual loss to Tampa, ripping off a 50-yard run in the first quarter before a concussion forced him out of the game. Coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday that Carter is "progressing well" and is expected back soon.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Concussion confirmed Head coach Robert Saleh confirmed that Carter was placed in the concussion protocol after exiting in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Buccaneers, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
Impact Carter got off to a nice start Sunday with three carries for 54 yards to go with a nine-yard reception on the Jets' two scoring drives in the first quarter, but the head injury prevented him from turning in an even bigger performance. According to Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record, Saleh said the Jets are hopeful Carter can clear the five-step protocol ahead of the Week 18 game in Buffalo, so the rookie won't be shut down if he makes good progress in his recovery over the next few days. After Carter departed Sunday, Austin Walter led the backfield with 14 carries for 49 yards, but Tevin Coleman (reserve/COVID-19 list) could step in as the Jets' No. 1 option on the ground if he's cleared to play in Buffalo and Carter isn't available.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return to action Sunday Carter won't return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers after suffering a concussion, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Impact Prior to being forced out of the contest, Carter had recorded three carries for 54 yards and one catch for nine yards. In his absence, Austin Walter and Ty Johnson will handle the Jets' Week 17 backfield duties.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Possible concussion Carter is being evaluated for a possible concussion during Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Prior to that, Carter had logged three carries for 54 yards and one catch for nine yards. Next up for the Jets' Week 17 carries in his absence are Austin Walter and Ty Johnson.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Career-best rushing total in win Carter rushed 16 times for 118 yards and caught two of three targets for six yards in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Jaguars.
Impact Carter set a new career high in rushing yards, easily topping his previous best of 77 from the Week 8 win over the Bengals. With their top three wide receivers injured, the Jets pounded Jacksonville's defense into submission with 273 yards on the ground. Carter was significantly more effective than Tevin Coleman, who rushed 14 times for 57 yards, while quarterback Zach Wilson chipped in 91 rushing yards, including a 52-yard touchdown. Building on this productive effort won't be easy for Carter in Week 17 against the stout Tampa Bay run defense.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles in return Carter (ankle) rushed eight times for 18 yards and caught one of two targets for two yards in Sunday's 31-24 loss to Miami.
Impact Carter made his return after spending the previous three games on IR and split carries with Tevin Coleman, who gained 50 yards on his eight carries. The rookie looked tentative and tied his Week 1 career low with just 20 scrimmage yards, but Carter should shake off some of the rust in Week 16 against the Jaguars.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Activated ahead of Week 15 Carter (ankle) has been activated off IR in advance of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Impact The move was expected, with Rich Cimini of ESPN.com previously relaying via coach coach Robert Saleh that Carter -- in his first game action since Week 11 -- will have "a significant role" Sunday. With that in mind, look for the 2021 fourth-rounder to head the Jets' Week 15 rushing attack, with Tevin Coleman and Ty Johnson also factoring in and Austin Walter and La'Mical Perine in reserve.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Funston's Week 15 fantasy football rankings: Michael Carter, Chase Edmonds return and more Brandon Funston offers up his Week 15 rankings, including his thoughts on a few players he's higher or lower on than the industry consensus.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jets' Carter returning to scene of his greatest triumph FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Michael Carter ran all over Miami that December day in 2020 at Hard Rock Stadium, rocking the hosting Hurricanes for 30...
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
Set to return Sunday Carter (ankle) is expected to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, and coach Robert Saleh said the rookie will have "a significant role,"...
Impact Carter was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, and it appears the Jets will waste little time returning their talented rookie to the feature role in the backfield. Tevin Coleman (concussion) is also expected to return this week, so New York's backfield should be at full strength in Miami.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Week 15 injury report: Flying the caution flag for James Conner, Tony Pollard, Michael Carter, and more Virginia Zakas of Inside Injuries provides health updates on James Conner, Michael Carter and more fantasy football impact players.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
