The New York Jets made their first move of trade season on Wednesday, sending nickel cornerback Michael Carter to the Philadelphia Eagles in a deal that also included a swap of 2026 and 2027 late-round picks as well as wide receiver John Metchie.
A second-round pick of the Houston Texans in the 2022 NFL Draft, Metchie has battled through injuries and adversity in his career, including a bout with leukemia that caused him to miss his entire rookie season.
Metchie gives the Jets a young, high-upside wide receiver flier in return for a player in Carter who had become an afterthought in the team's defense.