Carter (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
After limited participation Wednesday, Carter was able to give practice a full go Thursday, putting him on track to return to action in Week 13. He figures to step back into a nickel corner role behind Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed on Sunday versus the Falcons.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Back at practice Wednesday
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Carter (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Carter was unable to practice last week before Friday's loss versus the Dolphins, but his listing Wednesday is an encouraging sign for his potential availability in Week 13. If he can upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday, he could possibly avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Considered doubtful for Friday
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Carter (hamstring) was a non-participant during Thursday's walkthrough practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Carter is expected to miss his second straight game with the injury, although he hasn't officially been ruled out yet. His absence would lead to an increase in opportunities for Brandin Echols against the Dolphins on Friday.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Practices in full
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Carter (elbow) was a full participant at Friday's practice.
After consecutive days of limited participation at practice, Carter logged a full workload Friday and looks good to go for Week 3. He has accumulated eight tackles (six solo) on 87 defensive snaps through two games this season.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Team cautious with injury
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Carter (elbow) did not return to Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Jets, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
Carter reportedly could have returned to the game, but the Jets were content with taking the cautious approach with their nickel cornerback. The 24-year-old seems likely to be able to play in Week 3 versus New England, but more information on his status should come when New York returns to practice this week.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Dodges injury report
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Carter (ankle) wasn't listed on the Jets' injury report Wednesday, per the team's official site.
Carter was forced out of New York's Week 13 loss to the Vikings due to an apparent ankle injury, but his absence from Wednesday's injury report implies that the issue is no longer a concern. The 23-year-old is slated to continue operating as the team's No. 3 cornerback behind Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed when the Jets travel to Buffalo this weekend.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Exits versus New England
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Carter (chest) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Carter was forced out with a chest injury at some point during the second half, leaving him with less than one quarter to return before the end of this contest. In his absence, Brandin Echols and Justin Hardee should see increased usage behind starting cornerbacks D.J. Reed and Sauce Gardner.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Has pick-six negated
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Carter totaled seven solo tackles, one tackle for loss and an interception in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Patriots.
Carter intercepted Mac Jones in the second quarter. Two drives later, Carter made another interception and took it to the house, but the play was negated by a questionable roughing the passer penalty on John Franklin-Myers. That play proved to be the turning point in the game, as the Patriots went on to outscore New York 19-7 after Carter's pick-six was taken off the board.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Returns from COVID list
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Carter was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Carter missed the Jets' Week 16 contest with the Jaguars, but he'll now be able to return to his nickelback role Sunday against the Buccaneers. The rookie fifth-round draft pick has 61 tackles (36 solo), four passes defensed and two fumble recoveries in 13 games.
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Jets' Michael Carter: Evaluated for concussion
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Carter exited Sunday's game against the Eagles and is being evaluated for a concussion.
Carter exited the game in the second half and was seen entering the medical tent. If he is diagnosed with a concussion, he'll have to clear protocols to have the potential to return for a Week 14 matchup against the Saints. Prior to his exit, Carter had recorded two tackles.
