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After Tarik Cohen surprisingly retired a week ago today, the Jets brought in a veteran RB who could potentially take his spot.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / August 3

3 NY Jets players who could benefit from Tarik Cohen’s retirement

Before his retirement, Tarik Cohen seemed to be on his way to earning a roster spot with the New York Jets. Here are three players who could have a chance to take the spot that Cohen may have filled.

New York Jets News / Empire Sports Media / August 2

Jets’ new special teams addition suddenly retires from the NFL

The New York Jets received some shocking news on Thursday. Kickoff and punt returner Tarik Cohen, who signed with the Jets this offseason, notified the team on Thursday that he would be calling it a career after seven years in the NFL.

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Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / August 2

Former Bears Speedster Tarik Cohen Retires from Football

Former Chicago Bears return specialist and running back Tarik Cohen has officially announced his retirement from professional football. His decision comes after a series of challenging injuries, closing a memorable career that left an indelible mark on Chicago sports.

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New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 1

Jets Place RB Tarik Cohen On Reserve/Retired List

The New York Jets announced they have placed RB Tarik Cohen on their reserve/retired list. Should Cohen change his mind again and unretire, the Jets would retain his contractual rights. Cohen, 28, is a former fourth-round pick of the Bears out of North Carolina A&T back in 2017.

New York Jets News / Last Word On Sports / August 1

Jets Former All-Pro Running Back Stunning Retirement

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New York Jets News / JetNation.com / August 1

Schefter: Tarik Cohen Informs Jets of Plan to Retire

A surprise development out of Jets camp today as running back Tarik Cohen has told the Jets he will end his comeback bid and instead opt to retire. The news came from NFL insider Adam Schefter.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / August 1

NY Jets: Does Tarik Cohen’s exit open door for Izzy Abanikanda?

Despite being a fifth-round pick just one year ago, Israel Abanikanda has not generated much buzz in the early goings of training camp. The New York Jets’ second-year running back has been largely overshadowed by Tarik Cohen, the 29-year-old veteran who was seeking to make an inspiring NFL comeback after missing three consecutive seasons.

New York Jets News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1

Dynamic ex-Pro Bowl RB retires after comeback attempt

The Jets signed the RB in May and wanted to give the 29-year-old a look in large part because of the changes that have been made to kickoffs this year.

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New York Jets News / Yardbarker / August 1

Multiple Jets reporters stunned by former All-Pro RB's abrupt retirement

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NFL News / Field Level Media / August 1

Report: RB Tarik Cohen ends comeback attempt, retires

Veteran running back Tarik Cohen is retiring from the NFL, ESPN reported Thursday. Cohen, 29, was in training camp with the New York Jets, attempting to make the roster after a series of injuries sent his promising career off track.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / August 2

Jets RB retires from NFL

An ACL tear suffered in 2020 limited the RB to just three games that year, and he has not managed to make a regular-season appearance since then.

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New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 1

Jets RB Tarik Cohen Announcing Retirement

New York Jets RB Tarik Cohen is announcing his retirement, Rich Cimini confirmed from a report from MLFootball. Many see this as a big surprise as Cohen

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / July 31

Former Pro Bowler decided on Jets comeback attempt after gaining weight

Tarik Cohen talked with reporters on Tuesday for the first time since signing with the Jets in late May to attempt a comeback four years after his last NFL game.

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New York Jets News / Men's Journal / July 30

Tarik Cohen's Frustrating Pool Outing Set Stage for Jets Opportunity

Tarik Cohen was once the pinnacle of special teams stars in the NFL. For the better part of the last four seasons, the former first-team All-Pro returner has been recovering from a series of ACL and Achilles surgeries.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / May 31

New York Jets Coach Recalls Insane Cohen Moment Showcasing Potential

Tarik Cohen hasn't played an NFL game in more than three years, but New York Jets' head coach Robert Saleh hasn't forgotten about the undersized, but explosive running back who made an impression with the Chicago Bears.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / May 29

Former All-Pro RB to sign with Jets

Injuries stalled Tarik Cohen‘s career early in the 2020s. The former Bears running back and Pro Bowl return man managed a comeback opportunity with the Panthers last year, but the team ended that bid recently.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 29

Jets Signing RB Tarik Cohen To Contract

According to Adam Schefter, the Jets are signing RB Tarik Cohen to a one-year contract. Cohen is attempting to make an NFL comeback and spent most of last season on the Panthers’ practice squad.