Jets Roster Analysis: Can Bruce Carter Get His Career Headed in the Right Direction?

As we approach the 2016 season, we are going to profile the players on the roster. Today we look at Bruce Carter.

Name: Bruce Carter

Number: 54

Year With Jets: 1st

Projected Role: Backup inside linebacker

His 2015: Tampa Bay brought Carter in on a four year contract, but things did not pan out. He lost his starting job in training camp to a fourth round rookie. The Buccaneers released the former Dallas linebacker after just a single season, and he caught on with the Jets.

2016 will be a success if: Carter provides the Jets with a quality backup at inside linebacker. A year ago, the Jets helped revitalize Erin Henderson's career by signing him to a cheap deal as a backup. Henderson's career had fallen off due to personal issues. Carter's problems were on the field, but he is another cheap reclamation project with a track record of a quality NFL starter. He probably won't play much, but it would help everybody if he is effective when he does play.

Odds of making the roster: Probable (75%-99%)