The linchpin of the New York Jets is their defense. Even with Aaron Rodgers at the helm, the team’s core philosophy is to stop the opponent as much as possible.
Going into the draft, the cornerback position was an underrated long-term need for the New York Jets, as D.J. Reed and Michael Carter II are both due to become free agents after the 2024 season.
New York Jets secondary defender Michael Carter II isn't taking kindly to a grass-kicking joint study from the NFL and NFL Players Association. Results
Amidst all the talk of acquisitions and extensions in the New York Jets’ offseason, one player has gotten lost in the shuffle. This player is pivotal to the Jets’ defensive success, though, and must be taken care of this offseason.
Coming off back-to-back seasons of being arguably the NFL’s top corner, the star of the New York Jets defense is almost certainly Sauce Gardner. And admittedly Sauce leans into it, embracing the stardom with interesting quotes for the media, doing commercials, and even partnering with Buffalo Wild Wings to create a signature wing sauce.
After another heartbreaking year and extending their North American sports leading playoff drought to 13 seasons, it’s time for the Jets to focus on the offseason.
The New York Jets’ defense allowed back-to-back 30-burgers in Weeks 11 and 12, skewering their playoff hopes. As poor as the offense has been, the defense shared culpability in those two pivotal matchups with the Bills and Dolphins.
Most that aren’t fully familiar with the Jets’ secondary at least know who Sauce Gardner is and maybe D.J. Reed. Casuals may not know about slot cornerback Michael Carter II.
Following their third straight loss, the 4-6 New York Jets travel back home to take on the 7-3 Miami Dolphins, but not after making more changes to the offense.
It appears as if the challenge is steep for Michael Carter II as he tries to get himself ready to play in the first-ever NFL Black Friday Game. The New York Jets' starting slot cornerback was a non-participant in practice for the second day in a row as the team preps for the Miami Dolphins on a short week.
The Jets will be without nickel cornerback Michael Carter II, who is out with a hamstring injury. Also, for the first time this season, all of the Jets’ draft picks that are on the 53-man roster are active for a game as Izzy Abanikanda and Jarrick Bernard-Converse are active for the first time this season.
The New York Jets made a troubling addition to their official injury report on Saturday, one day prior to their Week 11 road game against the Buffalo Bills.
The Jets defense is loaded with big names from Quinnen Williams to Sauce Gardner. Quincy Williams is in the middle of a breakout year. John Franklin-Myers and DJ Reed receive some attention as above average starters.
The first week of training camp has come and gone, and New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is already turning heads. From the get-go, the 39-year-old has demonstrated his ability to be a leader both on and off the field.
It appears as if the New York Jets found a reliable slot cornerback in Round 5 at the 2021 NFL Draft. There's an argument to be made that Michael Carter II is the unsung hero of the secondary for a 2022 defense that ranked fourth in the NFL.
With the Jets outpacing preseason expectations and several of their young players already performing like future stars, it's time to put Douglas into the NFL Executive of the Year conversation.
In the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft, the New York Jets selected slot cornerback Michael Carter II. As a rookie, Carter started from Week 1 and played in 15 games totaling 776 snaps.
Michael Carter II only has three NFL games under his belt, but New York’s defensive coordinator is already raving about the cornerback. Jeff Ulbrich spent a chunk of his Thursday media session praising Carter II.
In the event Maye and the Jets part ways, the franchise will have rookies Jamien Sherwood, Michael Carter II and Hamsah Nasirildeen to develop over time.
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh experienced his first real scare since taking the job, and it came during the fourth round of the NFL Draft.
Duke defensive back Michael Carter II became the second Blue Devil selected in the NFL Draft when the New York Jets chose him. Carter was drafted with the 10th pick in the fifth round, No.
MICHAEL CARTER II | Duke | CB | #26 | Sr | 5095 | 180 | Douglassville, GA | South Paulding HS | 03.08.99 Overview: Quick, fast and aggressive, Carter was a playmaker on the back end for the team for the better part of his Blue Devils career.
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