Overview
- Philadelphia receives Michael Carter II and a 2027 seventh-round pick, while New York gets John Metchie III and a 2027 sixth-rounder, per multiple outlets.
- Carter’s contract runs through 2027 after a three-year, $30.75 million extension signed in 2024, and he deleted the 2026 injury guarantee to complete the deal.
- The veteran is a primary nickel defender, positioning the Eagles to stabilize the slot and potentially free Cooper DeJean to play outside, an option Vic Fangio has acknowledged.
- The Jets add Metchie for immediate receiver depth as injuries have thinned the room; the 25-year-old had four catches for 18 yards with Philadelphia and is set to be a restricted free agent in 2026.
- Carter’s role in New York had diminished under the new staff after injuries and the emergence of Jarvis Brownlee Jr., and the move reunites him with former Jets GM Joe Douglas in Philadelphia’s front office.