The Philadelphia Eagles have traded John Metchie III to the New York Jets for cornerback Michael Carter II.
Philadelphia also receives a 2027 seventh-rounder while sending a 2027 sixth-rounder. Carter, one of the league’s steadier nickel defenders since 2021, shores up Vic Fangio’s slot after Adoree’ Jackson’s concussion and uneven start, while Metchie brings speed and separation ability to a Jets receiver room thinned by injuries.
Trade: Jets are sending CB Michael Carter and a 2027 7th-round pick to the Eagles in exchange for WR John Metchie and a 2027 sixth-round pick, per sources. pic.twitter.com/FHX3blIcOn
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 29, 2025
Eagles trade John Metchie III and swap 2027 picks
Carter has appeared in five games this season and returned from a concussion last week. To facilitate the move from the 1–7 Jets to the 6–2 reigning champions, he agreed to remove the $5 million injury guarantee for 2026 from his deal.
The Eagles gain a proven slot who can free up rookie corners on the outside and stabilize sub-packages down the stretch.
Sources: The #Eagles are trading for #Jets versatile CB Michael Carter II to fill a need for them, with WR John Metchie III heading to NYJ in the deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 29, 2025
In all:
-- Philly gets Carter and a 2027 7th rounder.
-- New York gets Metchie and a 2027 6th rounder. pic.twitter.com/PAVGNwLL1k
How Michael Carter II fits Eagles, and Metchie in Jets
For New York, Metchie has a pathway to snaps as Garrett Wilson and Josh Reynolds work back from injuries. He can operate underneath as a quick-game outlet and vertically off play action, complementing Allen Lazard and Tyler Johnson.
The Jets also pick up the slight edge in the 2027 pick swap, a sensible sweetener for moving an experienced nickel from a position of depth.
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