New York Jets running back Michael Carter is brought down by Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Changes to the New York Jets offense were teased on Monday after falling to 4-5 in Las Vegas this past weekend.
It took just 24 hours to see some of those changes come to life.
New York announced Tuesday evening that they released running back Michael Carter. The 24-year-old back was taken out of North Carolina in 2021 in the fourth round and recorded over 1,000 yards rushing in three seasons with the Jets. Carter was benched in Gang Green’s 16-12 loss to the Raiders on Sunday after dropping a pass and being called for an illegal chop-block that negated a first down pass.
Carter’s release came as a surprise to some within the Jets beat, but it should open the door for fifth-round rookie Israel Abanikanda to receive some snaps for the remainder of the season. Abanikanda, 21, has been a healthy inactive for the Jets in every game to this point this season.
Jets head coach Robert Saleh explained Monday that some personnel changes were going to be discussed through the course of the week. Carter’s release is the first sign that more moves and changes could be on the way.
It’s hard to argue against New York’s rationale for their offense at this point in the 2023 season. They rank dead last in the NFL in third-down conversions, red zone efficiency, and among the worst in football in passing offense. Carter’s release, while not a sign of fault for all the group’s struggles, is the first example of the organization looking at every avenue to find ways to solve their offensive problems.
Impact of Carter’s release
Abanikanda is going to be the first benefactor of Carter’s release from the Jets. The Pittsburgh University running back was seen as a steal when taken in the fifth round in April and could offer some needed…
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