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On YouTubeNew York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / December 20
New York Jets’ Michael Carter II Out for Sunday’s Game With Rams
Another week, another New York Jets cornerback is out for a game due to an injury. This week, it's Michael Carter II, as he will miss Sunday's game with the Los Angeles Rams due to a back injury.
New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / November 29
At least this hyped NY Jets defender is playing up to expectations 
It’s been a wildly disappointing season for the New York Jets’ defense. After finishing sixth in defensive DVOA in 2022 and third in 2023, the Jets have stooped to 20th through their first 11 games of 2024.
New York Jets News / Jets Wire / September 17
Jets' Robert Saleh updates injuries for Michael Carter II, CJ Mosley, DJ Reed
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh provided both good and injury news on Monday. Following his team’s 24-17 Week 2 win over the Tennessee Titans, Saleh noted three names.
The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?
New York Jets News / Sporting News / September 13
Jets' defensive coordinator likes insurance policies behind starting slot CB
The New York Jets have multiple options to deploy if slot cornerback Michael Carter II is unavailable.
Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
New York Jets News / Jets Wire / September 9
Jets' Michael Carter II questionable to return vs. 49ers
The New York Jets are down a defensive back on a poor day for their defense against the San Francisco 49ers. The team has announced that cornerback Michael Carter II is questionable to return with an ankle injury: Carter went down in the fourth quarter with New York trailing 26-13 in San Francisco in their season opener against the 49ers.
New York Jets News / Gang Green Nation / September 9
Breaking down the Michael Carter II extension: Did the New York Jets get a bargain?
The Jets keep the best slot cornerback in the NFL in-house Drafted in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft, slot cornerback Michael Carter II has become a staple of the New York Jets defense in recent years.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 7
NFL Analyst Praises New York Jets for Michael Carter II Contract
The New York Jets have been preparing this week for the 2024 season opener against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. But, in between all of their practicing, some major news was announced.
New York Jets News / Empire Sports Media / September 5
Jets standout DB becomes NFL’s highest-paid slot corner after latest contract extension
New York Jets star defensive back Michael Carter II is now one rich fellow, and for good reason. The Jets made Carter II the highest-paid slot cornerback in the NFL after they penned him to a contract extension on Tuesday.
New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 5
Jets’ Michael Carter II delivers passionate declaration after signing extension
On a day when the NFL world was aghast by the news of Patrick Surtan II’s record-breaking new contract, the New York Jets were still bathing in the glow of making a deal of their own by extending former fifth-round pick Michael Carter II, handing their speedy slot cornerback a three-year, $30.75 million deal on Monday.
New York Jets News / Sporting News / September 4
NFL peers publicly laud Jets' slot cornerback for securing the bag
New York Jets' slot CB Michael Carter II earned a record contract extension and received plenty of congratulatory messages.
New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 4
Jets lock up CB Michael Carter II with $30 million extension
It is no secret that Robert Saleh and the New York Jets have Super Bowl aspirations. They have made big efforts to form a competitive squad around Aaron Rodgers.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 3
Cincinnati Bengals Cornerback Mike Hilton Reacts to Michael Carter II's New Contract
Cornerback Michael Carter II agreed to a three-year, $30.75 million extension with the Jets on Tuesday night. Carter, 25, becomes the NFL's highest-paid nickel cornerback from an average salary per year basis.
New York Jets News / Last Word On Sports / September 3
Young Jets Cornerback Rewarded With Contract Extension
Initially, the thought of the 2021 NFL Draft will bring up bad memories for New York Jets fans. Immediate PTSD flashbacks of Zach Wilson on draft day come to mind.
New York Jets News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3
Jets, CB Michael Carter II agree to contract extension
The Jets and cornerback Michael Carter II agreed to a three-year extension worth $30.75M, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. The deal reportedly includes just over $19M in guaranteed money.
New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / September 3
Jets agree to $30M extension with key defensive back
The slot cornerback market saw significant movement this offseason. Both Taron Johnson and Kenny Moore moved the position’s bar past $10M per year. That pertained to the Jets, who are moving to extend their inside corner.
New York Jets News / Gang Green Nation / August 29
Michael Carter II returns to Jets practice
The Jets will have their starting slot corner Week 1. Jets slot cornerback Michael Carter II has returned to practice and looks set to play Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers.
New York Jets News / Gang Green Nation / August 9
Michael Carter II and a reminder about the most important part of the preseason: Health
The Jets have been fortunate with no serious injuries to date The offseason is filled with talk about what the 2024 season can be. Who will play where?
New York Jets News / Empire Sports Media / August 2
Jets elite nickel CB is embracing leading young teammates this offseason
New York Jets slot cornerback Michael Carter II is stepping out of his comfort zone this summer in ways that could yield positive results in 2024. Carter II, a reserved three-year veteran entering his fourth year, has become more aware of just how much influence he has on the field and in the locker room.
New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / June 2
Jets unlikely to cut WR who struggled last season
We saw reports a couple of weeks ago that the Jets would be open to trading away wide receiver Allen Lazard. One thing that’s become more than clear, though, is that New York won’t likely be cutting him anytime soon.
New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / May 30
Visualizing the subtle stardom of NY Jets’ Michael Carter II
Michael Carter II is constantly labeled by New York Jets fans as the team’s most underrated player, and rightfully so. Outside of New York and New Jersey, Carter II remains criminally overlooked.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / February 3, 2024
Turf Monster: Jets’ Michael Carter II Rips MetLife Stadium
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
New York Jets News / A to Z Sports / January 18, 2024
Jets veteran is about to cost the team in the best possible way
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.
New York Jets News / Yardbarker / October 12, 2022
Jets GM Joe Douglas making case for NFL Executive of the Year
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.
New York Jets News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2021
Robert Saleh: Jets 'working relentlessly' on extension for Marcus Maye
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.
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