Bruce Carter to Jets: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

April 2, 2016   ·   Timothy Rapp   ·   Jump to comments

Linebacker Bruce Carter agreed to terms on a contract with the New York Jets, according to Kimberley A. Martin of Newsday.  
Connor Hughes of USA Today reported the deal worth close to the veteran minimum.
Middle linebacker is a position with question marks for the Jets, and the other middle linebacker spot opposite David Harris is ripe for the taking. Carter will step in and have a chance to earn a starting gig, though he'll battle with Erin Henderson for regular playing time. 
Carter, 28, had a disappointing season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2015, registering just 47 tackles and two sacks. He signed a four-year, $17 million contract last offseason and was expected to be the team's starting middle linebacker but lost the job to rookie Kwon Alexander.
To Carter's credit, Alexander was very good for the Bucs in his rookie season, finishing with 93 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and a fumble rec...

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