The Philadelphia Eagles traded for some much-needed cornerback help Wednesday, acquiring Michael Carter II and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick from the New York Jets for wide receiver John Metchie III and a 2027 sixth-round pick, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The Eagles have two standout young corners in Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean but have struggled to land on a third contributor, with Adoree’ Jackson and Kelee Ringo producing mixed results at the outside corner spot opposite Mitchell.
Philadelphia acquired Jakorian Bennett from the Las Vegas Raiders in August, but he has been sidelined for the majority of the season because of a pectoral injury.
Carter, a fifth-round pick in 2021, became the NFL’s highest-paid slot corner in 2024 when he signed a three-year, $30.75 million extension. He’s under contract through 2027 for $20.3 million, but only $2.7 million is guaranteed — his remaining base salary this season ($1.3 million) and a partial guarantee in 2026 ($1.4 million). An additional $4 million will become guaranteed if he’s on a roster next March.