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Jets Trade Cornerback Carter to Eagles for Receiver Metchie
29 Oct
Summary
- Jets trade CB Michael Carter to Eagles
- Eagles send WR John Metchie and 2027 6th-round pick to Jets
- Jets get 2027 7th-round pick in return
- Carter has played 65 games for Jets since 2021 draft
- Metchie had 40 catches for 412 yards with Texans in 2022
On October 29, 2025, the New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles announced a significant trade that will see cornerback Michael Carter move to the Eagles in exchange for wide receiver John Metchie and a 2027 sixth-round pick. The Jets will also receive a 2027 seventh-round selection as part of the deal.
Carter, who was drafted by the Jets in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, has played 65 games for the team over the past four seasons. He has primarily seen playing time in the slot position. The trade could lead to increased opportunities for Cooper DeJean on the outside for the Jets over the remainder of the 2025 season.
Metchie, a 2022 second-round pick, was acquired by the Eagles from the Houston Texans in August of this year. He has recorded four catches for 18 yards in seven games with Philadelphia so far this season. Prior to joining the Eagles, Metchie had 40 receptions for 412 yards and one touchdown while with the Texans.
This trade represents a strategic move by both teams to address specific needs on their rosters. The Jets are looking to bolster their receiving corps, while the Eagles aim to strengthen their secondary with the addition of Carter.
