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Jets' Michael Carter Leaves Game, Ruled Out With Concussion

The rookie standout already had 53 rushing yards in the first half before he exited the game.

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Jets rookie running back Michael Carter has left Sunday afternoon's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter to be evaluated for a concussion, the team announced.

Just before halftime, Carter was ruled out for the rest of the game with a concussion.

Carter has been absolutely spectacular this season, leading the team with 566 rushing yards and 882 total yards from scrimmage entering play in Week 17.

Just last week, Carter exploded for a career-high 118 rushing yards in a win over the Jaguars. 

With Carter unavailable, running backs Ty Johnson and Austin Walter will be leaned on heavily out of the backfield for the rest of the game.

Earlier in this game, Carter looked like he was poised to build on last week's career day with another special performance. On the third play of New York's opening drive, Carter caught a pitch to his right and broke free down the sideline for a 55-yard gain.

Then, a few plays later, Carter got the assist on a go-ahead touchdown on trick play. Taking the snap in the backfield, Carter tossed it back to wideout Braxton Berrios, who scampered in for the touchdown from one yard out.  

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Stay tuned at Jets Country for an update regarding Carter's status after the game.

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Max Goodman covers the New York Jets for Sports Illustrated and FanNation. He also covers the New York Yankees, publisher  of Sports Illustrated and FanNation's Yankees site, Inside The Pinstripes. Before starting out with SI, Goodman attended Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Master’s Degree in Sports Media, graduating in 2019. While at school, Goodman gathered valuable experience as an anchor and reporter on NNN SportsNight and played on the club baseball team. Goodman previously interned at MLB.com as an associate reporter covering the Miami Marlins. He also interned with ESPN, working as an associate reporter on Mike Greenberg's Get Up. Goodman is from New York City. He grew up in Hell's Kitchen. Follow Goodman on Twitter @MaxTGoodman and connect with him via email by reaching out at maxgoodmansports@gmail.com.

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