Fresh off their Super Bowl 59 victory, the Philadelphia Eagles are 6-2 through their first eight games of the year. That currently puts them first in the NFC East and second in the NFC Conference. However, it would appear the team is done with one of their pass catcher.
In the wake of the Eagles’ win over the Giants, they trade away WR John Metchie III
Oct 9, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni looks on during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Oct 9, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni looks on during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter:
Trade: Jets are sending CB Michael Carter and a 2027 7th-round pick to the Eagles in exchange for WR John Metchie and a 2027 sixth-round pick, per sources.
Eagles DC Vic Fangio said this week they’ve discussed moving Cooper DeJean to outside corner, and trading for Carter would allow them to do that.
The Jets signed Michael Carter II to a 3-year, $30.75M deal in 2024, which at the time made him the highest-paid slot corner in the NFL.
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Early Life and College Career (Alabama Crimson Tide)
John Metchie III was born July 18, 2000, in Taiwan and raised in Brampton, Ontario, before moving to the United States to pursue football.
He played college football at the University of Alabama from 2019 to 2021, where he became one of the program’s most consistent and polished wide receivers.
College Highlights:
2019: Served as a depth receiver behind Jerry Jeudy, DeVonta Smith, and Henry Ruggs III.
2020: Breakout season — recorded 916 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, helping Alabama win the College Football Playoff National Championship.
2021: Caught 96 passes for 1,142 yards and 8 touchdowns before tearing his ACL in the SEC Championship Game.
Awards: Second-Team All-SEC (2021)
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