Jets and cornerback Michael Carter II agree to 3-year contract extension, AP source says
Associated PressThe New York Jets and cornerback Michael Carter II agreed Tuesday night on a three-year contract extension, according to a person familiar with the deal. NFL Network first reported the extension, saying it’s worth $30.75 million and can reach up to $33 million with more than $19 million in guarantees — making Carter the highest-paid slot cornerback in the league. And because of that, it adds a little bit of a dimension to our defense that many others can’t have.” Carter recently returned from an ankle injury that sidelined him a few weeks during the summer, but he’s expected to be fully healthy in time for the Jets’ season opener against San Francisco next Monday night. He’s a guy that’s behind the scenes getting guys better.” In three seasons, Carter has 183 tackles, eight tackles for loss, three quarterback hits, 15 quarterback pressures, 23 passes defensed, two interceptions, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.