Sources: Eagles trade John Metchie III to Jets for Michael Carter II - ESPN

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles traded for some much-needed cornerback help Wednesday, acquiring Michael Carter II and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick from the New York Jets for wide receiver John Metchie III and a 2027 sixth-round pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Eagles have two standout young corners in Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean but have struggled to land on a third contributor, with Adoree' Jackson and Kelee Ringo producing mixed results at the outside corner spot opposite Mitchell.

Philadelphia acquired Jakorian Bennett from the Las Vegas Raiders in August, but he has been sidelined for the majority of the season because of a pectoral injury.

Carter, a fifth-round pick in 2021, became the NFL's highest-paid slot corner in 2024 when he signed a three-year, $30.75 million extension. He's under contract through 2027 for $20.3 million, but only $2.7 million is guaranteed — his remaining base salary this season ($1.3 million) and a partial guarantee in 2026 ($1.4 million). An additional $4 million will become guaranteed if he's on a roster next March.

To facilitate the trade, Carter removed his $5 million injury guarantee for 2026, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

It's unclear whether the Jets absorbed any of the money to facilitate the trade.

Once considered an ascending player, Carter has battled injuries in the past two seasons. He missed four games last season because of a back injury, and he has missed three this year because of a concussion. He returned Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals but played only six snaps on defense. He was replaced by the recently acquired Jarvis Brownlee Jr., who quickly became a favorite among the Jets coaches.

Carter is known more for his pass coverage