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North Carolina A&T’s homecoming this year carries extra weight. Although the football team has struggled, a new surge of energy surrounds the program under first-year head coach Shawn Gibbs.

NFL News / Sporting News / August 8, 2024

Jets sign veteran RB amid Tarik Cohen's retirement

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, 2024

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.

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New York Jets News / Empire Sports Media / August 2, 2024

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, 2024

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.

New York Jets News / Last Word On Sports / August 1, 2024

Jets Former All-Pro Running Back Stunning Retirement

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New York Jets News / JetNation.com / August 1, 2024

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.

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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 / Yardbarker / August 1, 2024

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

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New York Jets News / Men's Journal / July 30, 2024

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 / Pro Football Rumors / May 29, 2024

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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Former Pro Bowl RB's comeback attempt hits another snag

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Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 27, 2023

Panthers Activate RB Tarik Cohen From PS Injured List, Place OLB Amaré Barno On IR

The Carolina Panthers announced they placed OLB Amaré Barno on injured reserve and activated RB Tarik Cohen from the practice squad’s injured list. Cohen, 28, is a former fourth-round pick of the Bears out of North Carolina A&T back in 2017.