Michael Carter II entered training camp as a depth defensive back. Now, he finds himself in the middle of one of the Philadelphia Eagles' most important position battles after Reed Blankenship's departure left a starting safety job up for grabs.
Despite losing starting safety Reed Blankenship to the Texans in free agency, the Eagles did not make any major moves to replace him in the offseason. That will leave Marcus Epps and Michael Carter II to compete for a starting spot in training camp, per Zach Berman of The Athletic.
The Philadelphia Eagles' secondary is going to look a bit different in 2026. Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean are First-Team All-Pros who are going to play massive roles with Mitchell as the No.
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It won't generate headlines but the Eagles were able to create significant salary-cap space while keeping versatile defensive back Michael Carter II. The
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Long rumored to be a potential salary-cap casualty, the Eagles were able to work out a restructured contract with versatile defensive back Michael Carter II, according to a league source.
The Eagles made a small but intriguing move ahead of the NFL trade deadline, acquiring nickel cornerback Michael Carter II from the New York Jets in what’s effectively a late-round draft pick swap with John Metchie III moving the other way.
Five days remain until this year’s trade deadline. Even after sending Michael Carter II to the Eagles, the Jets remain a team to watch regarding more seller’s moves.
The New York Jets have already worked a few trades this year with the most recent one coming this week. On Wednesday, the Jets sent cornerback Michael Carter II and a 2027 seventh round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for wide receiver John Metchie III and a 2027 sixth round pick.
When news broke that Howie Roseman traded John Michie II and a sixth-round pick to the New York Jets to reunite Joe Douglas with former fifth-round pick Michael Carter II – plus a seventh-round pick – it got Philadelphia Eagles fans hyped.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
The Philadelphia Eagles bolstered their defense ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline by adding depth to their cornerback room.
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.
There might not be a more obvious trade candidate for the Jets.
The New York Jets will be missing their most important offensive player when the team takes on the Carolina Panthers in Week 7. Garrett Wilson was ruled out for Sunday’s clash with Carolina.
The New York Jets will be missing their most important offensive player when the team takes on the Carolina Panthers in Week 7. Garrett Wilson was ruled out for Sunday’s clash with Carolina.
Just before last season, the Jets raised the slot cornerback market’s ceiling by extending Michael Carter. The team proceeded to fire Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas in the weeks that followed.
When your defense allows 64 points and forces no turnovers over a two-game span, numerous parties are at fault. No individual can be blamed for that level of defensive ineptitude.
Michael Carter II appears to be on the road to recovery following an injury-plagued 2024 season that limited his impact on the New York Jets’ defense. In a workout video posted to his Instagram account, the veteran cornerback wrote, “Feels great moving around again,” signaling visible progress as the team prepares for the 2025 campaign.
Another week, another New York Jets cornerback is out for a game due to an injury. This week, it's Michael Carter II, as he will miss Sunday's game with the Los Angeles Rams due to a back injury.
New York Jets star defensive back Michael Carter II is now one rich fellow, and for good reason. The Jets made Carter II the highest-paid slot cornerback in the NFL after they penned him to a contract extension on Tuesday.
It is no secret that Robert Saleh and the New York Jets have Super Bowl aspirations. They have made big efforts to form a competitive squad around Aaron Rodgers.
The slot cornerback market saw significant movement this offseason. Both Taron Johnson and Kenny Moore moved the position’s bar past $10M per year. That pertained to the Jets, who are moving to extend their inside corner.
We saw reports a couple of weeks ago that the Jets would be open to trading away wide receiver Allen Lazard. One thing that’s become more than clear, though, is that New York won’t likely be cutting him anytime soon.
New York Jets secondary defender Michael Carter II isn't taking kindly to a grass-kicking joint study from the NFL and NFL Players Association. Results
After another heartbreaking year and extending their North American sports leading playoff drought to 13 seasons, it’s time for the Jets to focus on the offseason.
With the Jets outpacing preseason expectations and several of their young players already performing like future stars, it's time to put Douglas into the NFL Executive of the Year conversation.
In the event Maye and the Jets part ways, the franchise will have rookies Jamien Sherwood, Michael Carter II and Hamsah Nasirildeen to develop over time.
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