Blockbuster Switch: Jets and Eagles Shake Up Roster with Michael Carter and John Metchie Trade

A shakeup is unfolding between the Jets and Eagles — a swap that’s got me raising an eyebrow and itching to see how it pans out on the field. The Jets are parting ways with cornerback Michael Carter, sending him over to Philadelphia in exchange for wide receiver John Metchie. But that’s not all—the Eagles are tossing a 2027 sixth-round pick into the mix, while the Jets return with a 2027 seventh-rounder, adding a little extra spice to the deal. Carter, a sturdy presence in the Jets’ secondary since his 2021 draft debut, has been a reliable slot corner, clocking 14 tackles this season alone. On the flip side, Metchie, who only recently landed in Philly from Houston, has been trying to find his footing with just four catches in seven games but boasts a promising past with 40 receptions and a touchdown. This trade might just shift some gears for both teams as they look to sharpen their rosters. LEARN MORE

The Jets and Eagles are making a trade.

According to multiple reports the Jets will send cornerback Michael Carter to the Eagles for wide receiver John Metchie. The Eagles will also send a 2027 sixth-round pick to the Jets and they’ll get a 2027 seventh-rounder in return.

Carter has played 65 games for the Jets since being selected in the fifth round of the 2021 draft. He has seen most of his playing time in the slot and his arrival could lead to more playing time on the outside for Cooper DeJean over the rest of the season. He has 14 tackles so far this season.

Metchie was acquired from the Texans in an August trade and he had four catches for 18 yards in seven games with the Eagles. The 2022 second-round pick had 40 catches for 412 yards and a touchdown while with Houston.