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Jets Sign RB Tarik Cohen to One-Year Deal

The New York Jets are giving running back Tarik Cohen to resurrect his football career after signing him to a one-year deal. The details of the contract remain a secret.

Cohen last suited up for an official NFL game in 2020. Unfortunately, he suffered season-ending ACL and MCL tears in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons. Despite signing a three-year $17.25 million extension that offseason, that injury reversed his once-promising career.

He missed the entire 2021 season while recovering from an ACL injury. Sadly, the Bears released him after that season. But he suffered a torn Achilles during training when cleared for a football return.

Last year, Cohen tried his luck with the Carolina Panthers. However, he didn't make it to the active roster.

Cohen had his best season in 2018, earning Pro Bowl and First Team All-Pro honors. That year, he had 444 rushing yards, 725 receiving yards, 411 punt return yards, and eight touchdowns. During his rookie season, he had 1,578 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns.

The former North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University standout will try to compete for a roster spot in the Jets' loaded running back depth chart. With Breece Hall as RB1, Cohen will likely battle with rookies Braelon Allen, Isaiah Davis, and second-year player Israel Abanikanda.

As for the return specialist position, Cohen will try to unseat Xavier Gipson, Brandon Codrington, and Davis from the depth chart.

-Lance Fernandez

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