The Philadelphia Eagles bolstered their defense ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline by adding depth to their cornerback room.
After defensive end Brandon Graham came out of retirement to help the Eagles pass rush, their secondary also needed some attention. Injuries have been an issue, as Adoree’ Jackson is out and Jakorian Bennett has been on injured reserve but was designated to return last week.
Philadelphia Eagles add cornerback Michael Carter II
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Eagles are acquiring cornerback Michael Carter II and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the New York Jets in exchange for wide receiver John Metchie III and a 2027 sixth-round draft pick.
The Eagles acquired Metchie III from the Houston Texans over the summer for tight end Harrison Bryant and a 2026 fifth-round pick. Metchie III had no avenue for getting playing time with the Eagles, as they have one of the best wide receiver tandems in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, with Jahan Dotson as their third option.
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