NY Jets running back Michael Carter embraces Jets' feature role in return from injury Posted Dec 19, 2021 New York Jets running back and the team's leading rusher Michael Carter is projected to return from injury to the feature role on Sunday. In 10 games this season, the talented rookie out of North Carolina has rushed for 430 yards on 111 carries (3.9 yards per carry) and four touchdowns. He's also caught 32 passes for 308 yards (9.6 yards per catch). (NorthJersey.com)