Michael Carter

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		61	1,692	9	4.0
2025		13	333	1	3.6
2024		3	131	1	3.7
2023		15

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Michael Carter's $1.215M deal lands at a C+ Contract Value Index, signaling a measured outcome for Tennessee. A 5-year veteran at 27 years old, Carter carries a performance grade that mirrors his contract valuation—solid floor, limited ceiling—and his 2025 season statistics (267 receiving yards across 13 games) reflect the modest production metrics that define his current standing in the league. At the minimum-salary range typical for depth backs, this is appropriately priced for a reserve role; there's no structural overpay here, but there's equally no discount that suggests front-office confidence in a breakout contribution. The media framing and fan sentiment align on this: Carter is a low-risk, low-reward depth piece who might emerge only if injuries force his hand into starter reps—a training-camp body rather than a cornerstone piece. With only one year on the deal, Tennessee carries minimal cap commitment and zero dead-money exposure, making this the kind of short-term, reversible chess move that fits a rebuilding roster in evaluation mode. Carter's CVI reflects exactly what he is: a serviceable veteran stopgap without the production or upside trajectory to justify premium pay, priced accordingly for a squad managing cap flexibility while they reset.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Michael's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Michael Carter's on-field production earns a C+ performance grade against RB peers across the league. The 27-year-old five-year veteran is operating as a depth piece rather than a featured or complementary back, and his 2025 season numbers—267 receiving yards across 13 games—underscore a limited offensive workload that lacks the volume or efficiency markers of a productive starter. His receiving production represents his strongest asset in what has become a pass-catching role, though 267 yards over a full slate of games reflects inconsistent involvement rather than a focal point in the offense. The lack of rushing opportunities or touchdown production (not present in his stat line) highlights his diminished role in the ground game, a significant concern for a running back in any offensive scheme. At this stage of his career, Carter is functioning as a low-ceiling reserve hoping to extend his tenure through availability and veteran presence rather than impactful production—a profile that aligns perfectly with Tennessee's modest expectations for a depth addition in a crowded backfield.

How Michael Compares at the Position

Michael Carter ranks 68th of 175 graded running backs by performance. That slots Michael between Jawhar Jordan (C+) just ahead and Isaac Guerendo (C) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Michael Carter's arrival in Tennessee has been met with a collective shoulder shrug from both media and fans, earning a **C+** grade that reflects his status as a forgettable depth signing. The former Jets running back generated minimal buzz when he joined the Titans, with coverage treating him as little more than roster filler in a crowded backfield. Carter showed flashes of potential during his 2021 rookie season in New York, but his production has steadily declined since then, leaving him fighting for scraps in what's become a prove-it situation. Tennessee fans view him as a training camp body who might stick around if injuries hit the running back room, but few expect him to carve out a meaningful role in the offense. The lack of excitement surrounding this signing speaks volumes about where Carter's career currently stands — he's a low-ceiling veteran hoping to extend his NFL tenure rather than a player anyone expects to make a real impact. It's the kind of move that gets announced alongside three other minor signings, which perfectly captures his current market value.