NEW YORK — Jets coach Herman Edwards offered his support Tuesday for troubled backup quarterback Quincy Carter, who is in rehab for an undisclosed medical problem.

A source within the league told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday that Carter is seeking assistance at a treatment center.

Though Edwards would not confirm that Carter is getting help, he said "Quincy is doing well."

"Quincy has done everything and more that was asked of him," Edwards said in a statement. "He came to work early, stayed late, and exhibited good character the entire time. When Chad Pennington was injured, Quincy stepped into a tough situation. If not for Quincy's performance during that time, the Jets would not have made the playoffs."

Carter previously went into rehab in 2003 and 2004.

The Jets signed Carter to a one-year deal in August after he was released by the Dallas Cowboys. There were multiple reports that he failed a drug test. The NFL Players Association has filed a request for arbitration in the case.

Carter started three games for the Jets this season when Pennington went down with a torn right rotator cuff, going 2-1.

"Regardless of the rumors, the facts are that the year before he came here, Quincy led his team to the playoffs, and for the Jets, he came in at a critical time to win games and help us get to the playoffs," Edwards said. "So, we appreciate and support Quincy as a member of the Jets organization."

The Jets had no intentions of re-signing Carter, even before the relapse. He becomes an unrestricted free agent March 2.