RB Michael Carter, claimed by AZ (1 Viewer)

[BlackCrowes]

Jets really find a lot of ways to NOT give this guy the ball

 

[OU#1]

Injured his angle apparently and is questionable to return. With the score that’s more likely to be doubtful.

 

[The Frankman]

Michael Carter rushed six times for 21 yards yards and caught 2-of-2 targets for an additional 15 yards before leaving the Jets’ Week 12 game against the Bears (ankle).

Carter suffered his injury in the second half of a game where he was splitting touches with Zonovan Knight. He’s doubtful to return so Knight and Ty Johnson will handle the running back duties for the rest of the day.
- NBCSportsEDGE

 

[Faust]

Speaking Monday, Jets HC Robert Saleh told reporters that RB Michael Carter is questionable for Week 13 with a low ankle sprain.​

Carter avoided a dreaded high ankle sprain and instead is dealing with a low ankle sprain that is not considered a long-term injury. It's possible that Carter suits up against the Vikings, but his health will likely mean more work for Ty Johnson and Zonovan Knight, who was surprisingly active ahead of James Robinson against the Bears. Robinson will almost certainly return to action if Carter misses time, but his playing time would be uncertain.
SOURCE: Rich Cimini on Twitter
Nov 28, 2022, 3:26 PM ET

 

[Faust]

Michael Carter (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.​

Carter's ankle injury could keep him sidelined this week against the Vikings, opening up snaps and touches for Zonovan Knight and Ty Johnson, a pass-catching specialist. Knight would profile as the team's early-down banger if Carter can't go against the Vikings. The rookie gained 103 yards on 17 touches in his Week 12 debut. Knight should be picked up in all formats. James Robinson, a healthy scratch in Week 12, could be active if Carter is out.
RELATED:

• Zonovan Knight
• , Ty Johnson

SOURCE: Rich Cimini on Twitter
Nov 30, 2022, 11:48 AM ET

 

[Faust]

Jets head coach Robert Saleh said Michael Carter (ankle) is doubtful for Week 13 against the Vikings.​

Carter did not practice this week following his Week 12 ankle injury. His absence would open up early-down duties for Zonovan "Bam" Knight while Ty Johnson functions as New York's primary pass-catching option. Knight would be a low-end RB2 this week against a Vikings defense allowing the ninth lowest EPA against the rush. Johnson would be a PPR flex option in deeper formats.
RELATED:

• Zonovan Knight
• , Ty Johnson

SOURCE: Zack Rosenblatt on Twitter
Dec 2, 2022, 10:42 AM ET

 

[Faust]

Michael Carter (ankle) is no longer on the Jets' injury report.​

Now back in the fold, Carter will look to re-take his role from rookie running back Zonovan Knight, who has totaled 221 yards from scrimmage over the last two weeks. Carter hasn't exactly lived up to the expectations of fantasy managers since taking over for the injured Breece Hall in Week 8. While he's likely to get worked into the mix in Week 14 against the Bills, the Jets have no reason to sideline Knight given his recent play. Carter will be hard to trust as anything more than a low-end RB3 this week.
RELATED:

• Zonovan Knight

 

[Faust]

Michael Carter rushed two times for six yards in the Jets' Week 16 loss to the Jaguars, adding five receptions for 44 additional yards.​

Although Carter has just six carries for 21 yards in two games since Mike White (ribs) went down, he was actually Gang Green's leading receiver this evening as Zach Wilson and Chris Streveler largely checked down in rainy conditions. Good if you were forced into starting Carter in PPR leagues, but very, very bad if you're the Jets. Although White will probably return for Week 17 against the Seahawks and stabilize the Jets' offense, Carter is a poor PPR FLEX bet right now.
Dec 22, 2022, 11:55 PM ET

 

[Faust]

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt writes the Jets think Michael Carter "will bounce back."​

With Breece Hall expected to be lagging behind in training camp, the Jets could potentially be in line to give early work to Carter and Zonovan Knight. Carter is a better fit as the passing-down back in a tough New York opening schedule, and Aaron Rodgers has plenty of practice throwing at Aaron Jones. Perhaps Carter could be a worthwhile opener on fantasy rosters for zero-RB teams.
SOURCE: The Athletic
May 30, 2023 at 1:37 PM ET

 

[JohnnyU]

As Shiv would say, “He is an empty suit”.

 

[Faust]

The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt believes Michael Carter will begin the season as the Jets’ No. 2 running back.

Carter is in a three-way battle with second-year UDFA Zonovan Knight and rookie fifth-rounder Israel Abanikanda to handle RB2 duties behind Breece Hall. Rosenblatt notes in his article that the possibility of signing Dalvin Cook “looms large on this position group,” but he thinks the running backs in the building will get the first crack at the backup running back role. Carter has been a capable receiver out of the backfield since joining the Jets in 2021 but struggled on the ground to the tune of 3.5 yards per carry last season. For now, Carter makes for an interesting late-round stash in PPR leagues, but it’s possible we see Abanikanda usurp him on the depth chart at some point in the season — which Rosenblatt also hints is a possibility as the season progresses.

 

[Ilov80s]

The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt believes Michael Carter will begin the season as the Jets’ No. 2 running back.

Carter is in a three-way battle with second-year UDFA Zonovan Knight and rookie fifth-rounder Israel Abanikanda to handle RB2 duties behind Breece Hall. Rosenblatt notes in his article that the possibility of signing Dalvin Cook “looms large on this position group,” but he thinks the running backs in the building will get the first crack at the backup running back role. Carter has been a capable receiver out of the backfield since joining the Jets in 2021 but struggled on the ground to the tune of 3.5 yards per carry last season. For now, Carter makes for an interesting late-round stash in PPR leagues, but it’s possible we see Abanikanda usurp him on the depth chart at some point in the season — which Rosenblatt also hints is a possibility as the season progresses.

Until they sign Dalvin :(

 

[Dr. Octopus]

The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt believes Michael Carter will begin the season as the Jets’ No. 2 running back.

Carter is in a three-way battle with second-year UDFA Zonovan Knight and rookie fifth-rounder Israel Abanikanda to handle RB2 duties behind Breece Hall. Rosenblatt notes in his article that the possibility of signing Dalvin Cook “looms large on this position group,” but he thinks the running backs in the building will get the first crack at the backup running back role. Carter has been a capable receiver out of the backfield since joining the Jets in 2021 but struggled on the ground to the tune of 3.5 yards per carry last season. For now, Carter makes for an interesting late-round stash in PPR leagues, but it’s possible we see Abanikanda usurp him on the depth chart at some point in the season — which Rosenblatt also hints is a possibility as the season progresses.

Until they sign Dalvin :(

I still have serious doubts about that happening.

 

[Ilov80s]

The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt believes Michael Carter will begin the season as the Jets’ No. 2 running back.

Carter is in a three-way battle with second-year UDFA Zonovan Knight and rookie fifth-rounder Israel Abanikanda to handle RB2 duties behind Breece Hall. Rosenblatt notes in his article that the possibility of signing Dalvin Cook “looms large on this position group,” but he thinks the running backs in the building will get the first crack at the backup running back role. Carter has been a capable receiver out of the backfield since joining the Jets in 2021 but struggled on the ground to the tune of 3.5 yards per carry last season. For now, Carter makes for an interesting late-round stash in PPR leagues, but it’s possible we see Abanikanda usurp him on the depth chart at some point in the season — which Rosenblatt also hints is a possibility as the season progresses.

Until they sign Dalvin :(

I still have serious doubts about that happening.

Same honestly

 

[Faust]

SNY’s Connor Hughes expects Michael Carter to be the odd man out if the Jets sign free agent Dalvin Cook.

Always more beloved by fantasy managers than Jets management, it would appear third-year pro Carter has fallen behind Zonovan “Bam” Knight on the depth chart. Entirely off the 2023 re-draft radar even if he maintains his Jets roster spot, Carter’s Dynasty light is flickering. Getting a shot as a pass-catching back elsewhere is the only thing that could Carter’s 2023 juices flowing.

 

[Casting Couch]

Hopefully Michael Carter is released, he no longer has a shot at meaningful playing time with the NYJ.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Hopefully Michael Carter is released, he no longer has a shot at meaningful playing time with the NYJ.

It seems more likely that they release or trade Knight. Carter is more versatile.

 

[zamboni]

Hopefully Michael Carter is released, he no longer has a shot at meaningful playing time with the NYJ.

It seems more likely that they release or trade Knight. Carter is more versatile.

True, although what may give the nod to Knight is his ability to play on special teams. If they dress 3 RBs, you've got Hall and Cook, neither of whom plays on ST and one of Carter, Knight, and Abinikanda. Whichever of those three are active would probably need to play ST. They could release Knight and make Abinikanda inactive, but Carter would then probably need to play ST - that's not his game although I imagine they could coach him up to do it.

 

[Faust]

Adam Schefter

Jets released RB Michael Carter.

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1724537099565625559?s=21

 

[travdogg]

Weird.

He'd been playing ahead of Dalvin Cook for the last month. Wonder what happened?

ETA: Probably a good 3rd down RB signing for someone. Carter has always given me a Duke Johnson vibe. He's not a feature RB, but he can contribute. I wonder if a playoff contender lands him, as I'd think there should be many teams looking for a #2/3 RB, who plays ST.

 

[hamsterdam]

Weird.

He'd been playing ahead of Dalvin Cook for the last month. Wonder what happened?

ETA: Probably a good 3rd down RB signing for someone. Carter has always given me a Duke Johnson vibe. He's not a feature RB, but he can contribute. I wonder if a playoff contender lands him, as I'd think there should be many teams looking for a #2/3 RB, who plays ST.

Chiefs seem like a good fit.

 

[travdogg]

Weird.

He'd been playing ahead of Dalvin Cook for the last month. Wonder what happened?

ETA: Probably a good 3rd down RB signing for someone. Carter has always given me a Duke Johnson vibe. He's not a feature RB, but he can contribute. I wonder if a playoff contender lands him, as I'd think there should be many teams looking for a #2/3 RB, who plays ST.

Chiefs seem like a good fit.

That's a good call. I was thinking Minnesota maybe.

 

[RenegadeRoy]

Carter has always given me a Duke Johnson vibe.

Good comp.

Vikings, Texans, Chiefs all seem like possibilities.

 

[menobrown]

Got that blocking penalty last week and I don't think ever played again.

Been calling for Jets to go with 2 RB's since about week 2. Either Carter or Dalvin needed to get shoved out of the picture and Dalvin's been looking better to me lately. I also know they said after the game they needed to look more at getting Breece the ball in the passing game so only thing about this I'm surprised about is they did not just de-activate him.

He's under contract for just over $1m next year so I think we might see a non-contending team claim him. Might not even make it past Carolina who I think has the top claim.

 

[rockaction]

He blew up at the coaches this year already and was getting penalties for little things. This might be a bit of housekeeping. We're also not privy to practice. Israel Abanikanda was playing behind Carter, and might have surpassed him. Time to see what Abanikanda can do.

And as I check the news, that's exactly what they're saying. Bigger role for him on the team and such.

Dalvin Cook looked better the other night. He's just getting his legs back. That should be a nice 1-2-3 punch in the backfield. Too bad Zach can't throw and they stack the box all the time.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Miami has to play the NY Jets TWICE in the next 4-5 weeks

 

[rockaction]

Miami has to play the NY Jets TWICE in the next 4-5 weeks

Probably not. He's got to go through waivers, first off. Then you've got Mostert, Achane, Wilson, and Brooks. Where is going to go? You need an average speed, average size, pedestrian back?

No.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Miami has to play the NY Jets TWICE in the next 4-5 weeks

Probably not. He's got to go through waivers, first off. Then you've got Mostert, Achane, Wilson, and Brooks. Where is going to go? You need an average speed, average size, pedestrian back?

No.

Did he store a copy of the playbook in the cloud?

 

[JohnnyU]

Weird.

He'd been playing ahead of Dalvin Cook for the last month. Wonder what happened?

ETA: Probably a good 3rd down RB signing for someone. Carter has always given me a Duke Johnson vibe. He's not a feature RB, but he can contribute. I wonder if a playoff contender lands him, as I'd think there should be many teams looking for a #2/3 RB, who plays ST.

Poor man’s Kenny Gainwell and that isn’t saying much.

 

[Chemical X]

there are many reasons why hackett shouldn’t have a job, but his use of michael carter confounds me. he doesn’t offer anything better than hall or cook. he sees the field so i think hackett can think he has a 3rd down back. hall does everything better than carter. cook had a hot hand against LV, but hackett couldn’t figure out how to keep him going. why have hall and cook on the same team and then use carter? i’d have sat carter and dressed izzy. heck, i woulda cut carter and kept bam.

 

[eighsse2]

there are many reasons why hackett shouldn’t have a job, but his use of michael carter confounds me. he doesn’t offer anything better than hall or cook. he sees the field so i think hackett can think he has a 3rd down back. hall does everything better than carter. cook had a hot hand against LV, but hackett couldn’t figure out how to keep him going. why have hall and cook on the same team and then use carter? i’d sit carter and dress izzy. heck, i woulda cut carter and kept bam.

Exactly what I was thinking. Why is it so imperative that you have a guy who's called the "3rd down back"? Going to take possibly the most skilled player off the field because we need a critical play.

 

[rockaction]

Strictly pass pro. That's why those two-minute backs aren't always who you think they should be.

When you have to throw the ball every down, the defense pins their ears back. If they overload, you need somebody who can pick it up. That's why Carter was playing, and there's almost no doubt about it. Hall was still a rookie last year and Dalvin is considered not great (I know, Biabreakable) that good at that facet of the game.

But Hall was picking up and blocking last game I saw, so he must be ready to be the two-minute guy. Or Abanikanda is. Either way, Carter became dispensable.

 

[Bri]

He had to be an outcast of some sort if he's cut after a players only meeting.

A lot of people liked Israel predraft and didn't like where he landed.
Dalvin requested a trade and didn't get it. He's an established pro who pass protects well. He was a top three back recently so I think it's a bit of a wishful thinking leap to jump to Israel here.

 

[Bri]

Titans likely out a claim in.
GM stockpiled backs in SF.
He's added two since Chestnut got hurt and Carter is better. He can have his dad talk to Carter about how a back should behave and learn from the King

 

[BobbyLayne]

if I know Arthur Smith - and I think I do - he'll have the Falcons put in a claim and immediately give him Bijan's 3rd down role

 

[Timmay]

Bengals fans are really pushing for them to claim him on the X, but I don't get it personally.

 

[JohnnyU]

Bengals fans are really pushing for them to claim him on the X, but I don't get it personally.

Whoever claims him I don't think he's worth a roster spot on fantasy teams.

 

[TomServo]

Miami has to play the NY Jets TWICE in the next 4-5 weeks

Probably not. He's got to go through waivers, first off. Then you've got Mostert, Achane, Wilson, and Brooks. Where is going to go? You need an average speed, average size, pedestrian back?

No.

Did he store a copy of the playbook in the cloud?

He did!
Pass, Run, Pass, Punt.

Hackett's iCloud wasn't password protected.

 

[WaltonGoggins]

Bengals fans are really pushing for them to claim him on the X, but I don't get it personally.

Whoever claims him I don't think he's worth a roster spot on fantasy teams.

Agree that said wouldn't mind Texans taking a stab at him. Couldn't hurt.

 

[travdogg]

Claimed by the Cardinals. Good move by them, he likely takes the 3rd down job as soon as he's learned the offense.

 

[menobrown]

Claims also put in by Washington and Tampa fwiw.

 

[Chemical X]

the only reason why this guy played on 3rd down is because hackett played him on 3rd down. other than that, i don’t know what skills he has that makes him better than your 1-2 down back. he was inferior to cook and hall in every department. he also isn’t a very good blocker.

 

[rockaction]

He’s terrible. He’ll be gone within weeks.

Ok. Should be gone within weeks. He likely lasts a while.

 

[jm192]

the only reason why this guy played on 3rd down is because hackett played him on 3rd down. other than that, i don’t know what skills he has that makes him better than your 1-2 down back. he was inferior to cook and hall in every department. he also isn’t a very good blocker.

I alway thought he was a pretty solid pass catcher, no?

I think Conner is probably a better blocker and football player. I'll say I agree with the sentiment that he probably doesn't take the 3rd down work from Conner.

 

[rockaction]

I alway thought he was a pretty solid pass catcher, no?

Us Jets fans keep saying he's terrible, but please take us with a grain of salt. There were some pretty good players not getting playing time because of him, and Jets fans didn't like it. I was one of those. Mix that with what I think is an overvaluation by the fantasy world of Carter in general (remember when he was a first round rookie pick at like 1.12 for desperate players?) and you've got me pooh-pooing him a little too much. A few NFL teams wanted him. The Jets honestly had no room and were stunting the growth and talents of Hall, Cook, and Abanikanda.

 

[zamboni]

the only reason why this guy played on 3rd down is because hackett played him on 3rd down. other than that, i don’t know what skills he has that makes him better than your 1-2 down back. he was inferior to cook and hall in every department. he also isn’t a very good blocker.

I alway thought he was a pretty solid pass catcher, no?

I think that's his game, or at least should be his game. That's what the Jets drafted him for, but he showed quite a bit more than that in his rookie year. Not sure if that was just due to the OL strength, but clearly team brass didn't think of him as a full time guy as they aggressively moved up to draft Breece heading into Carter's sophomore season. In virtually all respects, his game seemed to fall off from his promising start, and as mentioned, the team went away from him even last year with Bam Knight, Ty Johnson and now Cook this year.

 

[jm192]

I alway thought he was a pretty solid pass catcher, no?

Us Jets fans keep saying he's terrible, but please take us with a grain of salt. There were some pretty good players not getting playing time because of him, and Jets fans didn't like it. I was one of those. Mix that with what I think is an overvaluation by the fantasy world of Carter in general (remember when he was a first round rookie pick at like 1.12 for desperate players?) and you've got me pooh-pooing him a little too much. A few NFL teams wanted him. The Jets honestly had no room and were stunting the growth and talents of Hall, Cook, and Abanikanda.

100% get that.

 

[Faust]

Michael Carter played on 27-of-71 snaps in the Cardinals’ Week 12 loss to the Rams.

This was Carter’s first game since being claimed off waivers by the Cardinals on November 15th. His 27 snaps were only three fewer than James Conner’s 30, while his 19 routes run led the Cardinals’ backfield. In total, Carter managed 34 yards from scrimmage on eight touches. Undrafted rookie free agent Emari Demercado played on just 14 snaps and ran only six routes, a trend that will likely continue as long as Conner and Carter are both healthy. Interestingly, Demercado and Carter split third-down snaps, while Conner worked exclusively on early downs. Conner continues to be the Cardinals’ lead back, but Carter’s usage in his first game with the team should be concerning for Conner managers with the fantasy playoffs looming. Carter is worth an add-and-stash in deeper leagues where managers can afford to do so.

 

[King of the Jungle]

Statistically speaking, he performed pretty well in AZ. Is there anything to see with this guy or is he just roster fodder? Behind an aging Conner who has dealt with injuries in the past, Carter seems to possibly be in position to get some work this year if they do not add to the room. Even when I watch his highlights I come away fairly unimpressed, but he catches the ball well and averaged 6 ypc in minimal attempts. He seemed to have some fans coming out of NC. Rookie season he showed promise before falling off his second year in NY. Is what he is (change of pace) or is there enough underlying talent that he produce if given the opportunity?