"Carter, a fifth-round pick in 2021, became the NFL's highest-paid slot corner in 2024 when he signed a three-year, $30.75 million extension. He's under contract through 2027 for $20.3 million, but only $2.7 million is guaranteed -- his remaining base salary this season ($1.3 million) and a partial guarantee in 2026 ($1.4 million). An additional $4 million will become guaranteed if he's on a roster next March."
"To facilitate the trade, Carter removed his $5 million injury guarantee for 2026, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. It's unclear whether the Jets absorbed any of the money to facilitate the trade. Once considered an ascending player, Carter has battled injuries in the past two seasons. He missed four games last season because of a back injury, and he has missed three this year"
Philadelphia acquired cornerback Michael Carter II and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the New York Jets in exchange for wide receiver John Metchie III and a 2027 sixth-round pick. Carter was a 2021 fifth-round pick who signed a three-year, $30.75 million extension in 2024 and remains under contract through 2027 with limited guarantees. Carter removed a $5 million injury guarantee for 2026 to facilitate the trade. The Eagles still seek a reliable third corner behind Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean while Adoree' Jackson, Kelee Ringo and injured Jakorian Bennett have delivered mixed results and availability.
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