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Jets Sign Former Pro Bowl RB Tarik Cohen After Three-Year Hiatus

The 28-year-old, who last played in 2020, aims to revive his career with New York under new kickoff rules.

  • Tarik Cohen joins the Jets on a one-year contract after being released by the Panthers earlier this month.
  • Cohen's career was derailed by major injuries, including a torn ACL, MCL, leg fracture, and Achilles tendon rupture.
  • Jets head coach Robert Saleh highlighted Cohen's potential impact on special teams given the new NFL kickoff rules.
  • Cohen will compete with Xavier Gipson and others for the Jets' return specialist role.
  • The Jets released running back Markese Stepp to make room for Cohen on the roster.
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