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.