Michael Carter II Contract

Last Modified Oct 29, 2024 12:22 GMT
Michael Carter II
Michael Carter II

Michael Carter II is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets as of the 2024 NFL season. The New York Jets selected Carter II as the 154th pick in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, a selection they obtained in the Leonard Williams trade to the New York Giants. According to Pro Football Reference, Carter II started seven games, while recording a sack and 72 tackles during his rookie season in 2021. In the 2022 NFL season, he played in all 17 games and concluded the season with 62 tackles and two interceptions. However, Carter II played in 15 games in 2023, starting seven of them, and finished with 50 tackles and one forced fumble. In September 2024, Carter II extended his contract with the New York Jets for three years.

Carter II committed to Duke University for collegiate football. According to the university's official website, Carter II played in 12 games, while having two starts in 2017. However, Carter II enjoyed a more favorable season in 2018 with 11 starts and he was named to the Academic All-ACC selection. In 2019, Carter II received the K.D. Kennedy Iron Devil Award and the Willis Aldridge Award, while hauling 53 tackles. During the 2020 season, Carter II was a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy and was named to the third-team All-ACC, Academic All-ACC and CoSIDA Academic All-District. Before committing to Duke, Carter II attended South Paulding High School for high school.

Michael Carter II’s Contract Breakdown

According to Spotrac, Carter II signed a three-year extension contract with the Jets valued at $30.75 million in September 2024. His contract includes a signing bonus of $6,000,000, a guaranteed amount of $13,616,000, and an average annual salary of $10,250,000.

Contract termsAverage SalarySigning BonusGTD at SignTotal GTDFree Agent
3 year(s) / $30,750,000$10,250,000$6,000,000 $13,616,000$13,616,0002028 / UFA
YearAgeBase SalarySigning BonusCap HitDead Cap
202425$1,366,000$1,282,232$2,656,422$13,698,232
202526$1,697,500$1,200,000$4,250,000$11,050,000
202627$9,697,500$1,200,000$12,250,000$6,800,000
202728$9,697,500$1,200,000$12,250,000$4,800,000

How much is Michael Carter II getting paid?

As of October 2024, Carter II will earn an average annual salary of $10,250,000, a base salary of $1,366,000, a signing bonus of $6,000,000 and a workout bonus of $8,190,, while having a cap hit of $2,656,422 and a dead cap value of $13,698,232, according to Spotrac.

Michael Carter II’s Career Earnings

According to Spotrac, Carter II’s career earnings sum up to $10,128,117, as of October 2024.

How much of Michael Carter II’s contract is guaranteed?

Regardless of how he performs for the next three years, the Jets have committed to pay Carter II $13,616,000.

What are the terms of Michael Carter II’s contract?

Here are the terms of Carter II's current contract according to Spotrac:

Contract Guarantees:

  • $13.616 million guaranteed, including the signing bonus, 2024 salary, and 2025 compensation.
  • $1.384 million of the 2026 salary is fully guaranteed on the 5th league day of 2025.
  • An additional $4.016 million of the 2026 salary is fully guaranteed on the 5th league day of 2026.

Bonuses:

  • 2025 Option Bonus: $4 million (guaranteed).
  • Per Game Active Bonus: $32,500 per game, totaling up to $552,500.

Injury Protection:

  • $5.4 million of the 2026 salary is guaranteed for injury only.

Automatic Void:

  • The 2028-2029 contract years automatically void on the 5th day of the 2028 waiver period.

Interception Incentives:

  • Interceptions Only:
    • 3 interceptions: $50,000
    • 5 interceptions: $125,000
  • Interceptions + Playoff Berth:
    • 3 interceptions: $125,000
    • 5 interceptions: $250,000
  • Interceptions + Divisional Round Win:
    • 3 interceptions: $125,000
    • 5 interceptions: $375,000

Michael Carter II’s Contract History

New York Jets (2021-2024)

Carter II signed a four-year, $3,808,927 rookie contract with the New York Jets, with an average annual salary of $952,232.

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FAQs about Michael Carter II

A. Michael Carter II is 5 feet 10 inches tall.

A. Michael Carter II is 25 years old as of October 2024. 

 A. Michael Carter II was drafted by the New York Jets.

A. Michael Carter II attended Duke University. 

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