Michael Carter
RB ARI (8)
Sun 12/11/22 11:54 AM

Carter (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
Carter is back in action following a one-game absence, and with James Robinson a healthy scratch, the former will be part of a Week 14 backfield that also includes Zonovan Knight and Ty Johnson. When healthy, Carter had been serving as the Jets' top back since Breece Hall suffered a season-ending knee injury Week 7, but Rich Cimini of ESPN.com suggests that Knight could claim a larger portion of the team's carries versus Buffalo on the heels of two straight strong efforts in relief of injured Carter.

Michael Carter
RB ARI (8)
Wed 12/7/22 12:23 PM1 Comment

Carter (ankle) is slated to practice fully Wednesday, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carter is thus poised to return to action this Sunday against the Bills following a one-game absence. The second-year is expected to reclaim a solid share of the Jets' backfield touches, though head coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday that Zonovan Knight is in line to remain part of the rotation, according to Al Iannazzone of Newsday. Ty Johnson and James Robinson round out the Jets' backfield ranks, with one of the two likely to be a healthy inactive this weekend.

Michael Carter
RB ARI (8)
Sun 12/4/22 11:36 AM

Carter (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
EDGE Analysis
Carter, who is dealing with a reported low-ankle sprain, didn't practice this past week before being deemed doubtful for the contest. In Carter's absence, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network relays via coach Robert Saleh that the Jets plan to utilize a backfield-by-committee in Week 13 that will include rookie Zonovan Knight, Ty Johnson and James Robinson. Of the three, Knight, who carried 14 times for 69 yards and caught all three of his targets for 34 yards in relief of Carter last weekend versus Chicago, looks like the upside play, though Johnson (five carries for 62 yards and TD, plus one catch for 16 yards against the Bears) should also factor in, while Robinson (a healthy scratch last week) will look to reclaim a role in New York's backfield in his return to the mix. Carter's next chance to return to the lineup will arrive in Week 14 when the Jets face the Bills on the road.

Michael Carter
RB ARI (8)
Fri 12/2/22 4:05 PM

Carter (ankle) didn't practice Friday and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest at Minnesota, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carter was forced out of this past Sunday's win against the Bears with what eventually was termed a low-ankle sprain, which left him day-to-day. However, with no practice reps under his belt this week, he seems destined to be among the Jets' inactives this weekend. If Carter is unable to play, the Jets likely will roll with Zonovan Knight and Ty Johnson at running back, though James Robinson also could join the mix if he isn't a health scratch for a second straight game.

Michael Carter
RB ARI (8)
Fri 12/2/22 10:57 AM

Coach Robert Saleh said Friday that Carter (ankle) is doubtful to play Sunday against the Vikings, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old was unable to practice Wednesday and Thursday, and it appears his outlook hasn't significantly improved Friday. Carter isn't expected to be available Sunday in Minnesota, which opens the door for Ty Johnson, Zonovan Knight and possibly  James Robinson to take on expanded roles in Week 13.

Michael Carter
RB ARI (8)
Thu 12/1/22 1:54 PM

Carter (ankle) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carter didn't practice Wednesday, so what he's able to do Friday will be key with regard to his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Vikings. If Carter ends up missing the contest, Zonovan Knight and Ty Johnson would be in line for expanded roles in Week 13, while James Robinson, who was a healthy inactive this past weekend, could also reenter the Jets' backfield mix.

Michael Carter
RB ARI (8)
Wed 11/30/22 11:54 AM

Carter (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
According to Cimini, head coach Robert Saleh is optimistic that Carter will be able to play through a low-ankle sprain in Sunday's game against the Vikings, but for now, the running back is considered day-to-day, per Eric Allen of the Jets' official site. If Carter ends up being sidelined this weekend or is available only in a limited capacity, Zonovan Knight and Ty Johnson would be in line for added opportunities out of the backfield. Trade-deadline pickup James Robinson, who was a healthy inactive in the Jets' Week 12 win over the Bears, could also re-enter the backfield mix.

Michael Carter
RB ARI (8)
Mon 11/28/22 3:42 PM

Coach Robert Saleh said Monday that Carter has a low-ankle sprain and is considered day-to-day, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.
EDGE Analysis
Saleh added that he'll have more information Wednesday, when the team begins Week 13 prep, but as of Monday, it appears Carter will have a chance to play Sunday against the Vikings. This appears to be the best-case scenario for the running back, as Saleh specifically noted Carter didn't suffer a high-ankle sprain, per Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record. With Breece Hall (knee) on IR, Carter appears to be the team's No. 1 back ahead of Ty Johnson, Zonovan Knight and mid-season acquisition James Robinson, the latter of whom was a healthy scratch for Week 12.

Michael Carter
RB ARI (8)
Sun 11/27/22 4:17 PM

Coach Robert Saleh said Carter likely suffered a sprained ankle during Sunday's 31-10 win against the Bears, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
At the time of his departure in the second half, Carter had six carries for 21 yards and hauled in both of his targets for 15 yards. Saleh noted the Jets will have more information regarding Carter's injury Monday, so testing seemingly is in store to learn its extent. With Breece Hall (knee) on injured reserve and James Robinson a healthy scratch Sunday, Ty Johnson and Zonovan Knight were New York's healthy and available running backs by the end of Sunday's contest.

Michael Carter
RB ARI (8)
Sun 11/27/22 3:18 PM

Carter was forced out of Sunday's game against the Bears with an ankle injury.
EDGE Analysis
Prior to his exit from the contest, Carter had carried six times for 21 yards and caught two passes for 15 yards. In his absence, added backfield touches are available for Zonovan Knight and Ty Johnson.