The New York Jets have signed former Bears running back and return specialist Tarik Cohen to a one-year deal. Cohen, who last played in the NFL in 2020, is making a comeback after a series of injuries. Jets head coach Robert Saleh described Cohen as an 'explosive playmaker' and a 'nightmare' for defenses. Cohen will compete with Xavier Gipson for the returner role, with Gipson currently the front-runner. Saleh noted that the new kickoff rules, which are expected to increase the number of touches for returners, influenced the signing. Cohen was an All-Pro punt returner in 2018 and made 79 receptions in 2019. The Jets waived RB Markese Stepp to make room for Cohen on the roster. Cohen, who is practicing and wearing No. 38, had previously attempted a comeback with the Panthers but was released on May 10.
Jets head coach Robert Saleh explained why he wants to give Tarik Cohen a shot, and how the team wants to use Cohen on the field: https://t.co/AzGwO1IQtV
"He's a playmaker" Robert Saleh discusses the #Jets signing RB Tarik Cohen https://t.co/K4SfIHqzRK https://t.co/fxVfEYA61I
Both the Washington Commanders and the New York Giants will have a joint practice (seperately) with the New York Jets at the Jets' facility in Florham Park, N.J., Jets coach Robert Saleh confirmed to the media today.
The Jets have agreed to a deal with Tarik Cohen https://t.co/d2dia6Qyp3
#Jets waived RB Markese Stepp to make room for Cohen. https://t.co/xHpbmGc4xv
Tarik Cohen just had a nice run after a toss from Tyrod Taylor #Jets
Jets sign ex-Bears running back Tarik Cohen to one-year contract @antwanstaley https://t.co/VX7nls39xL
#Jets sign running back and return specialist Tarik Cohen, who last played in the NFL in 2020 “From a defensive standpoint, having to game plan against him when he was with the Bears, he was a nightmare. He’s a playmaker.” https://t.co/owukqpVjab
Great to hear Tarik Cohen making his way back in the NFL on a deal with the Jets - didn’t leave the game on his terms but looking forward to seeing him play his game this year
Cohen out on the field wearing No. 38. https://t.co/ksDdRw3l6d
Newly-signed RB/KR Tarik Cohen is practicing, wearing No. 38. #jets
Some #NFL updates from this morning; OL Dalton Risner has signed with the #Vikings RB Tarik Cohen has signed with the #Jets https://t.co/aR4RFK3t0j
Robert Saleh reacts to @BrianCoz asking about the #Jets signing Tarik Cohen 😂 https://t.co/BbAZXhWob5
The Jets signed ex-Bears running back Tarik Cohen to a one-year contract. ESPN first announced the news of the Jets signing Cohen, and coach Robert Saleh confirmed it during his press conference. @antwanstaley https://t.co/ATY4OpGC6q
Jets plan joint practices before each preseason game. https://t.co/Oe7HKlHxWV
Jets signing former Bears running back Tarik Cohen https://t.co/30lEpLtCD2 https://t.co/nlj41KqPOZ
#Jets HC Robert Saleh said they expect kick returners to touch the ball over 100 times this season due to the new kickoff rules. That's why they signed Tarik Cohen today. Cohen will compete with Xavier Gipson for that role. https://t.co/wxAsARCLdl
Jets sign former Bears RB/KR Tarik Cohen https://t.co/7aQBKoGd59 https://t.co/9O7fQew0FP
Saleh said the #Jets will do joint practices during training camp with all three of their preseason opponents: Commanders, Panthers and Giants.
Saleh confirms that the #Jets will have joint practices vs. NYG, Wash and Carolina.
Robert Saleh says the plan is to have a joint practice with the Commanders, at Panthers and with the Giants during the preseason #Jets
Robert Saleh says he believes the Jets offense can be "pretty damn good" if they remain healthy. #Jets
Jets HC Robert Saleh on the signing of RB Tarik Cohen: https://t.co/oJcVU9FkUU https://t.co/PjCUbMqH0U
If the #Jets can stay healthy, their offense "will be pretty damn good," per Saleh.
Robert Saleh says Tarik Cohen still is a young player with potential, while noting he has dealt with significant injuries. Cites the new kickoff rules as a reason for the signing, saying that kickoff returners will touch the ball more than 100x. #Jets
Tarik Cohen will compete with Xavier Gipson for the returner role Robert Saleh says. Gipson is the front-runner right now #Jets
Robert Saleh says the #Jets are getting "an explosive playmaker" in Tarik Cohen, who's trying to make an NFL comeback. He hasn't played since 2020 because of injuries. Saleh said Cohen is getting healthy. Cohen can help with the kickoff rules this season.
Robert Saleh called Tarik Cohen an explosive playmaker, and he is healthy. Says they're excited to have him and also called him a "nightmare". #Jets
Tarik Cohen to sign with Jets. https://t.co/3oDL4tfHSm
Cohen made a comeback attempt this spring with the Panthers, but he was released May 10. https://t.co/73cjvIOqrw
Cohen was an All-Pro punt returner in 2018 and made 79 receptions in 2019. Has missed three years, but the Jets are taking a flyer. #Jets https://t.co/m4JnMHQNPr
Former #Panthers practice squad RB Tarik Cohen getting another shot. https://t.co/3B2M4VdppE
Jets are signing free-agent RB Tarik Cohen to a one-year deal, per source. Cohen was one of the NFL’s top return specialists and a receiving threat before injuries derailed his career. Cohen last played in the NFL in 2020, but now will attempt his comeback with the Jets. https://t.co/7lBjqEt1Sc
Jets coach Robert Saleh gets more involved with offense https://t.co/0hWOnDz2fE https://t.co/ke5aIBVbr0