The New York Jets have agreed to terms with cornerback Michael Carter on a three-year, $30.75 million contract extension. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The deal is up to $33 million and includes $19 million in guarantees. It also makes Carter the highest-paid slot cornerback NFL.
The Jets and Michael Carter II have agreed to terms on a 3-year, $30.75m extension, up to $33m, with a total of just over $19m guaranteed. Carter is now the highest paid slot corner in the NFL.
The deal is handled by Kelton Crenshaw of Clutch Sports Group.
— Tom Pelissero (@tompelissero) September 3, 2024
The highest paid cornerback in NFL Overall is Jair Alexander of the Green Bay Packers, who averages $21 million per year. Indianapolis Colts corner Kenny Moore II was previously the highest slot cornerback in March when he signed a three-year, $30 million deal, but Carter has now surpassed that total.
Carter is entering his fourth season with the Jets, after being the team’s fifth-round pick in 2021. NFL draft. The deal signs him with the Jets as he heads into the final year of his rookie contract. Since coming out of Duke, Carter has appeared in 47 games for the Jets, starting 20 games.
The 25-year-old has put together back-to-back strong seasons for the Jets. In 2022, Carter recorded 63 total tackles, nine pass deflections, two interceptions and three tackles for loss. He also allowed opposing passers to complete 64.9 percent of his passes against him for a 75.3 rating.
In 2023, Carter allowed opposing quarterbacks to complete just 51.6 percent of his passes against him for a rating of 70.6. He also put up 50 total tackles, one tackle for loss and nine pass deflections.
Carter has contributed to a Jets defense that is one of the best NFL. In 2023, the Jets are third in total yards, second in passing yards and 12th in points allowed per game. They gave up an average of 168.3 passing yards per game, behind only the Cleveland Browns.
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with NFL Now being a passing league, having a great pass defense is crucial and makes Carter even more valuable to the Jets to re-sign. The Jets hope their defense and quarterback return Aaron Rogers With a torn achilles that they will finally be a playoff contender. The Jets currently have NFLThe longest playoff drought since the 2010 season.
The Jets remain in a contract dispute with edge rusher Hassan Reddick, the last remaining holdout. NFL The San Francisco 49ers signed Trent Williams earlier today after waiving tackle. Reddick, who was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Jets in March, is still looking for a new deal.
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