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Michael Carter
25-Year-Old
Free Agent
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2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
30
YDS
187
TD
0
YDS
101
TD
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Claimed off waivers from the Jets last season, Carter made a surprising impact behind James Conner, scoring his first career receiving touchdown and averaging an eye-popping 6.8 yards per carry. Much of that production came in Week 17 against a reeling Eagles defense, however, and his ability to repeat those numbers on bigger volume is suspect given his limited athletic profile. Carter's spot on the depth chart is also in jeopardy after the Cardinals drafted Trey Benson in the third round. Carter will compete with Emari Demercado for snaps behind the team's current and future lead backs. Read Past Outlooks
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Lands opportunity
Carter signed with the Cardinals' practice squad Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Carter joined Arizona last November after he was waived by the Jets and appeared in the team's last six regular-season games. A fourth-round selection in 2021, the North Carolina product will likely need an injury in the Cardinals' running back corps to see the active roster.
Carter joined Arizona last November after he was waived by the Jets and appeared in the team's last six regular-season games. A fourth-round selection in 2021, the North Carolina product will likely need an injury in the Cardinals' running back corps to see the active roster.
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Measurables Review
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How do Michael Carter's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 8"Weight
201 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.50 secShuttle Time
3.98 secCone Drill
6.83 secVertical Jump
34.0 inBroad Jump
119 inBench Press
16 repsHand Length
8.75 inArm Length
29.13 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Carter is a textbook example of why athletic tools matter for running backs, even if they are skilled runners. Carter was a star at North Carolina, where he started ahead of Javonte Williams, but the NFL is bigger and faster than the ACC, and Carter's polished skill set wilted last season in the face of superior athleticism. Breece Hall suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 7, but Carter couldn't take advantage, averaging 3.6 yards per carry in nine games (five starts) as he was also limited by a late-season ankle injury. Carter is likely no more than a third-down back in the NFL because he has only 4.55 speed on a 5-foot-8, 201-pound frame. And while Carter is a good rotational back, especially in passing down and hurry-up situations, Hall is both the team's best runner and most dangerous receiver out of the backfield. Not only that, but the Jets signed Dalvin Cook in August, bumping Carter to third string. With Cook on board, Hall's return to full strength might leave Carter without much on his plate.
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Waived by Arizona
Carter was waived by the Cardinals on Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
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Competing for role behind Conner
Carter is competing for standing on Arizona's roster behind starter James Conner, after having ended the 2023 season in the No. 2 role, Jeremy Cluff of the Arizona Republic reports.
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Ends 2023 as Conner's main backup
Carter compiled 30 carries for 187 yards and 24 catches (on 31 targets) for 101 yards and one touchdown in 15 games between the Jets and Cardinals during the 2023 season.
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Scores first TD of season
Carter compiled 61 rushing yards on seven carries and caught a six-yard touchdown on his only target during Sunday's 35-31 win in Philadelphia.
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Accounts for six touches Sunday
Carter tallied three carries for 27 yards and three catches (on three targets) for 10 yards during Sunday's 45-29 defeat to the 49ers.
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Could find new role quickly
Carter is expected to have multiple suitors after being waived by the Jets on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Carter had an impressive rookie season with the Jets in 2021, but the arrival of Breece Hall last season pushed him down the depth chart. With the addition of Dalvin Cook this offseason, Carter was relegated to the No. 3 role through nine games this season, and he turned 20 targets into only 15 catches for 68 receiving yards. Playoff contenders such as the Vikings and Texans could be looking to add to their backfield depth and serve as viable landing spots for Carter.
Carter had an impressive rookie season with the Jets in 2021, but the arrival of Breece Hall last season pushed him down the depth chart. With the addition of Dalvin Cook this offseason, Carter was relegated to the No. 3 role through nine games this season, and he turned 20 targets into only 15 catches for 68 receiving yards. Playoff contenders such as the Vikings and Texans could be looking to add to their backfield depth and serve as viable landing spots for Carter.