Just before the Nov. 4 trade deadline, the Philadelphia Eagles made a surprise move to strengthen their defense. They got cornerback Michael Carter II and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the New York Jets , sending wide receiver John Metchie and a 2027 sixth-rounder in return. The twist? Carter reportedly gave up over a million dollars in guaranteed money to make the deal happen.

“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 Eagles,” NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on X.

Carter’s rookie deal was worth $3.8 million, and his growth earned him a three-year, $30.75 million extension last year with $13.61 million guaranteed. Yet, despite that cus

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