Overview
- Both teams announced the trade pending physicals, with the Eagles getting Carter and a 2027 seventh-round pick for Metchie and a 2027 sixth-rounder.
- Philadelphia sought cornerback depth in the slot, while New York added receiver help after injuries sidelined Garrett Wilson and put Josh Reynolds on injured reserve.
- Carter signed a three-year, $30.75 million extension in 2024 but saw his role shrink after Jarvis Brownlee Jr. arrived and he missed three games this season with a concussion.
- Metchie, acquired by Philadelphia from Houston in August, recorded four catches for 18 yards in 2025 and is slated to be a restricted free agent in 2026.
- NFL Network reported Carter deleted a $5 million 2026 injury guarantee to complete the move, and reports noted former Jets GM Joe Douglas now works in the Eagles’ front office.