When the New York Jets signed cornerback Michael Carter II to a three–year, $30.75 million contract extension in September of last year, fans were understandably excited to see one of the team's best homegrown layers rewarded.
Carter had established himself as arguably the best nickel cornerback in the NFL and as a cornerstone of the Jets' defense. Jets fans were looking forward to at least three more years of Carter headlining one of the league's best secondaries.
Unfortunately, Carter's career has taken a nosedive since signing that contract, and as it stands now, just four games into the 2025 season, a harsh reality is beginning to set in.