‘Greatness is on the way…’: Eagles pull off dramatic last-minute trade before deadline — as Howie Roseman lands Jets star cornerback in shock deal that sees fan-favorite WR shipped out… and new arrival gives up $5M just to join the Super Bowl champs… - suong
When it comes to improving their defense, it seems like the Philadelphia Eagles and general manager Howie Roseman aren’t done making moves.
The Eagles pulled the trigger on a trade that could vastly improve their defense just days ahead of the November 4 NFL trade deadline, sending wide receiver John Metchie III and a 2027 sixth round pick to the New York Jets in exchange for cornerback Michael Carter II and a 2027 seventh round pick.
“Sources: The Eagles are trading for Jets versatile CB Michael Carter II to fill a need for them, with WR John Metchie III heading to NYJ in the deal,” NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport wrote on his official X account on October 29.
While the Eagles have one of the NFL’s few truly elite shutdown cornerbacks on one side of the field with 2024 first round pick and Super Bowl champion Quinyon Mitchell, the other starting outside cornerback spot has been an issue all offseason.
Carter is used to playing opposite an elite cornerback and holding his own playing opposite 2-time NFL All-Pro Sauce Gardner the last 4 seasons. Carter has been almost as good as Gardner, even if the Jets have been terrible the entire time.
“Michael Carter II in his career: 5 seasons, 3 TDs allowed,” Pro Football Focus wrote on its official X account. “Your newest Philadelphia Eagle.”
Carter took to social media to address the trade.
“New York, I’m forever grateful!” Carter wrote on his official X account. “You changed my life so much love to all my dawgs in the building. Greatness is on the way!”
Eagles Made Rare Misstep in Offseason
It’s not the first time the Eagles have tried to find someone competent to fill the cornerback role opposite Mitchell.
On August 4, the Eagles traded defensive lineman Thomas Booker IV to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for cornerback and 2023 fourth round pick (No. 104 overall) Jakorian Bennett.
Bennett, however, hasn’t been available since he went on injured reserve following a Week 3 win over the Los Angeles Rams, although he’s back practicing with the Eagles and could be back for a Week 10 Monday Night Football showdown against the Green Bay Packers.
All of this back-and-forth could have probably been avoided had the Eagles just re-signed last year’s other starting cornerback, veteran Darius Slay, who they let leave on a 1-year, $10 million free agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Carter Made Massive Decision to Complete Trade
It will be interesting to see what Carter does once he’s on an elite team. He’s been playing on also-rans since the Jets took him in the fifth round (No. 154 overll) of the 2021 NFL draft after a standout career at Duke.
Carter, 5-foot-10 and 184 pounds, ran the 40-yard dash in a blazing, 4.36 seconds at the NFL scouting combine.
Now, he’s going to get a chance to play for the defending Super Bowl champions.
“Here’s how badly Michael Carter II wanted to join the champs: Sources say he agreed to delete the $5M guaranteed for injury in his 2026 contract year to complete the trade to the
‘Why stay in Vegas when you could win in Dallas?’: Former MVP Cam Newton questions Maxx Crosby’s loyalty to the Raiders — as he urges the star pass rusher to chase playoff glory with the Cowboys instead of wasting his prime in Sin City… - suong
The Las Vegas Raiders are ramping things back up for the second half of the season following their bye week in Week 8. After the team’s blowout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, there was a lot of speculation that the Raiders would start trading away veterans to accumulate draft picks and focus on a rebuild.
However, the team decided against making any significant changes. One big rumor that surfaced was that the Dallas Cowboys were interested in trading for star defensive end Maxx Crosby. He’s the Raiders’ most valuable asset right now, so they likely could’ve gotten at least two first-round picks if they dealt him.
Las Vegas came out and made it clear that they weren’t trading him, and Crosby’s camp leaked out that he didn’t want to get traded. Crosby is loyal to the Raiders, but some people don’t think that’s wise.
Former MVP quarterback Cam Newton questioned why Crosby would want to stay in Las Vegas when he could join a potential playoff team like the Cowboys.
“But understand, even in the offseason, Maxx Crosby has made it abundantly clear that he wants to do what? Win,” Newton said on ESPN’s “First Take.” “So now, he’s not going to win in Vegas because now you have another situation that keeps constantly coming up: ‘Why am I not in the playoffs?’
“OK, now you have an opportunity to get traded to a team that is potentially what you are looking for.”
Is Crosby Making a Mistake Being Loyal to Raiders?
Crosby has said in the past that he’d like to be a Raider for life. Though the team hasn’t won much during his time with them, they’ve always taken care of him from a contractual standpoint.
Owner Mark Davis loves Crosby, and it’d take a lot to convince him to approve any trade. That said, the star defensive end could apply pressure and request a trade. If that were to happen, Davis would have to at least consider his options.
For now, it sounds like Crosby will stay put, but it could be an interesting offseason if the Raiders continue to play poorly this season.
Cowboys Not Close to Any Deals
Even at 3-3-1, the Cowboys have been much better than anybody expected. The offense has been elite and arguably the best in the NFL.
The problem for them is that the defense is a mess. They had a star pass rusher, Micah Parsons, whom they decided to trade away. Perhaps they’re realizing now that keeping Parsons might have been what they needed to be contenders.
The Cowboys do sound keen on trading for a pass rusher, but owner Jerry Jones doesn’t seem confident that a deal will happen.
“There hasn’t been anything close to a deal,” Jones said on 105.3 The Fan. “We’re looking at all phases of our roster. … I don’t know if we will or not (make a trade). … I can tell you this right now, there is not a trade in my mind, the beginning and end of one, as we sit here and talk … that I would do.”
