The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly open to trade defensive star Jalen Carter amid the rumors that the team could be pushing for Maxx Crosby this offseason. According to rumors, it’s a shocking development that the Eagles are making their defensive anchor, Jalen Carter, available for a trade after three seasons with the team. This could only mean that the team is serious about acquiring Crosby at any cost that Eagles GM Howie Roseman is willing to give up. While AJ Brown is most likely gone, Carter could be the latest victim of the trade block in the coming days.
Crosby is the hottest name on the trade block, and he’s receiving offers from several teams, like the Bears and Cowboys. However, it’s not the first time that Carter was involved in trade talks, as the Eagles were close to sending their best defensive lineman in exchange for former Cowboys pass-rusher Micah Parsons last offseason. Selected as a first-round pick, the former Georgia product could continue to be used as a reliable piece in other trade rumors.
The Eagles are likely to part ways with wide receiver AJ Brown in the coming days, so they will need a high-stakes weapon to help DeVonta Smith. If Philadelphia ships Brown, expect the Eagles to make a strong push in free agency while also exploring the trade market. With that in mind, here are three destinations that could make sense for the Carter, who is rumored to land somewhere soon.
The Eagles have floated the idea of including Jalen Carter in a Maxx Crosby trade.
(Per @RickeyScoops)
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Eagles “Open” to Trade Jalen Carter Amid Maxx Crosby Buzz – 3 Landing Spots Emerge
Potential Trade Partners
Minnesota Vikings
Let’s take this in for a moment. The Minnesota Vikings have quarterback JJ McCarthy, but he hasn’t been able to stabilize this offense since the departure of Sam Darnold. With the team expected to release Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen, the Vikings need a defensive lineman. Since the team is technically in rebuild mode, the Vikings could shockingly trade star wide receiver Justin Jefferson in exchange for Carter.
Minnesota is rumored to bring in a quarterback for competition, and given that the Eagles are way more established other than AJ Brown leaving, they will need the receiver position. If Brown leaves, don’t be surprised if Howie Roseman tries to aggressively pursue Jefferson as a replacement while shipping Carter.
Miami Dolphins
Meanwhile, here’s another possible trade partner. The Dolphins are another team in a rebuild. It won’t be the first time that the Eagles and Dolphins exchanged in a trade. A key one last season was Jaelan Phillips joining the Eagles that led to strengthening this defensive roster.
Philadelphia could offer them a deal they can’t turn down and perhaps, a little “thank you,” but with something in return. The Dolphins could send wide receiver Jaylen Waddle even though they’re not open to moving him. It gives Waddle a winning roster while Carter joins a promising Jeff Hafley team.
Denver Broncos
If everything else fails, the Eagles could pick up the phone for wide receiver Courtland Sutton. Despite signing a four-year extension last year, the Broncos could be open to bringing in Jalen Carter to give the most powerful defense in the league. Think about it, Sutton joins an Eagles team that could appear in the Super Bowl in 2027, and the same can be said about the Broncos getting Carter.
Denver was a field goal away from the Super Bowl, so don’t be surprised if this trade becomes a reality. The two could meet in 2027 at SoFi Stadium if this trade goes through.