Eagles Trade Metchie to Jets, Pursue Edge Help

With the Nov. 4 trade deadline approaching and the Philadelphia Eagles 6-2, GM Howie Roseman has continued to pursue roster upgrades. The Eagles traded WR John Metchie III to the New York Jets for slot cornerback Michael Carter II and swapped late-round 2027 picks to add experienced slot depth and give Vic Fangio flexibility to move Cooper DeJean outside. Philadelphia’s pass rush has just 16 sacks, weakened by offseason and early-season losses including Josh Sweat and Milton Williams, Za’Darius Smith’s retirement and Nolan Smith’s placement on injured reserve, making edge help a priority. Reported targets include Jaelan Phillips, Bradley Chubb, Chase Young and Matthew Judon, though moving premium players like Young appears unlikely. Insiders do not expect the Eagles to trade A.J. Brown; they are more likely to shop depth pieces such as AJ Dillon, especially as rookie Tank Bigsby’s emergence reshapes the running-back room. Roseman is balancing win-now upgrades, salary considerations and draft capital as he tries to bolster the roster before the deadline.