In 2024, Carter appeared in the final three regular-season games for the Cardinals, amassing 131 rushing yards and a touchdown on 35 carries (3.7 yards per carry), along with 11 receptions for 57 yards. He delivered a standout performance against the Los Angeles Rams, leading the team with 70 rushing yards on 13 carries (5.4 avg.), and capped the year with a 43-yard, one-touchdown effort in the season finale versus the San Francisco 49ers.
Carter, originally drafted by the Jets in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, was released by New York in November 2023. He was promptly claimed by Arizona and, after a brief stint on the practice squad, was elevated to the active roster late in the season. Across his four-year career, Carter has played 49 games, logging 1,360 rushing yards, 4.2 yards per carry, and 11 total touchdowns. His versatility as a pass-catcher has also been notable, with 133 receptions for 771 yards.
At North Carolina, Carter was a standout, finishing with 3,404 rushing yards and setting a school record with a 6.6 yards-per-carry average. His collegiate success translated to immediate impact in the NFL, as he led the Jets in rushing as a rookie.
Heading into 2025, Carter remains a key depth option for the Cardinals, sharing duties with backs like Emari Demercado and Zonovan Knight. With the running back room impacted by injuries, Carter’s experience and versatility make him a valuable asset as Arizona looks to stabilize its ground attack.
For more detailed statistics and career information, see Michael Carter’s Pro-Football-Reference profile and the Arizona Cardinals official roster.