Michael Carter II
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New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II.
When it comes to improving their defense, it seems like the Philadelphia Eagles and general manager Howie Roseman aren’t done making moves.
The Eagles pulled the trigger on a trade that could vastly improve their defense just days ahead of the November 4 NFL trade deadline, sending wide receiver John Metchie III and a 2027 sixth round pick to the New York Jets in exchange for cornerback Michael Carter II and a 2027 seventh round pick.
“Sources: TheEagles are trading forJets versatile CBMichael Carter II to fill a need for them, with WR John Metchie III heading to NYJ in the deal,” NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport wrote on his official X account on October 29.
While the Eagles have one of the NFL’s few truly elite shutdown cornerbacks on one side of the field with 2024 first round pick and Super Bowl champion Quinyon Mitchell, the other starting outside cornerback spot has been an issue all offseason.
Carter is used to playing opposite an elite cornerback and holding his own playing opposite 2-time NFL All-Pro Sauce Gardner the last 4 seasons. Carter has been almost as good as Gardner, even if the Jets have been terrible the entire time.
“Michael Carter II in his career:5 seasons, 3 TDs allowed,” Pro Football Focus wrote on its official X account. “Your newest Philadelphia Eagle.”
Carter took to social media to address the trade.
“New York, I’m forever grateful!” Carter wrote on his official X account. “You changed my life so much love to all my dawgs in the building. Greatness is on the way!”