Eagles acquire CB Michael Carter II from Jets for WR John Mitchie

Field Level Media|published: Wed 29th October, 16:27 2025

Sep 29, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II (30) is tackled by Denver Broncos center Luke Wattenberg (60) after recovering a fumble during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring cornerback Michael Carter II from the New York Jets in exchange for wide receiver John Metchie III, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.

According to reports, the Eagles also receive a 2027 seventh-round pick, while the Jets acquire a sixth-rounder in the same draft.

Carter, 26, recorded 14 tackles in five games (four starts) this season and bid farewell to New York via social media.

"New York, I'm forever grateful! You changed my life. So much love to all my dawgs in the building. Greatness is on the way!," he posted via X.

Carter II has 223 tackles, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions in 65 career games (25 starts) since being selected by the Jets in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Metchie, 25, has four catches for 18 yards in seven games this season with Philadelphia.

The Eagles acquired Metchie and a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft from the Houston Texans on Aug. 17 for tight end Harrison Bryant and a sixth-round pick in the same draft.

Metchie had 40 receptions for 412 yards and one touchdown in 29 games with Houston over the past two seasons. He was a second-round pick in the 2022 draft but missed that season due to a battle with leukemia.

--Field Level Media