The Philadelphia Eagles have had a season-long dilemma at No. 2 cornerback, and general manager Howie Roseman just created a flurry of options.
The Eagles’ trade for New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II this week could be an instant game-changer. If anything, the move allows defensive coordinator Vic Fangio to deploy Cooper DeJean like the true chess piece that he is. Carter played almost exclusively in the slot for the Jets this season, and his presence should allow DeJean to get more snaps on the boundary, addressing the team’s biggest need.
The potential impact of Carter is intriguing, even if it could take a few games for the defense to evolve.