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Michael Carter II, Jets Agree to $30.8M Contract to Become NFL's Highest-Paid Slot CB

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The New York Jets gave cornerback Michael Carter II a three-year, $30.75 million extension on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Pelissero noted that the deal can be worth up to $33 million and includes just over $19 million in total guarantees, making Carter the highest-paid slot cornerback in the league.

The 25-year-old was selected by New York with a fifth-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft and is set to enter his fourth season with the organization.

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