The Philadelphia Eagles have made a significant move in their pursuit of cornerbacks, trading away a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Baltimore Ravens for Jaire Alexander and a 2027 seventh-round pick. The deal marks the latest in a series of transactions by the Birds, who acquired slot corner Michael Carter from the New York Jets prior to the trade deadline.
Alexander, a two-time Second-Team All-Pro, joins Philadelphia with a resume marked by significant production despite missing substantial time due to injuries. During his stint with the Green Bay Packers, he played seven seasons and appeared in just 32 of 64 possible games, largely owing to back, shoulder, and knee issues that limited him to less than half of a full season's worth of snaps.
When healthy, Alexander has been a force to be reckoned with. In his two appearances for the Ravens this year, he snagged five targets - all of which were completed - for 116 yards or an average of 23.2 per catch. His defensive play was marked by a 27-yard penalty for pass interference.
While Alexander brings name recognition to Philadelphia, it's unlikely he'll be considered a legitimate option as the team's secondary anchor just yet. With depth being key in today's NFL landscape, his presence is likely meant to bolster the Eagles' safety net rather than challenge Landon Dickerson and Darius Slay for regular playing time.
The addition of Alexander comes on the heels of Carter, who signed with Philadelphia just hours before this deal was announced. It's possible that both players will be used in a rotation, serving as insurance policies against injuries to the team's starting cornerbacks. However, at this juncture in their careers, neither Alexander nor Carter is likely to be considered legitimate stalwarts of the Eagles' secondary anytime soon.
Alexander, a two-time Second-Team All-Pro, joins Philadelphia with a resume marked by significant production despite missing substantial time due to injuries. During his stint with the Green Bay Packers, he played seven seasons and appeared in just 32 of 64 possible games, largely owing to back, shoulder, and knee issues that limited him to less than half of a full season's worth of snaps.
When healthy, Alexander has been a force to be reckoned with. In his two appearances for the Ravens this year, he snagged five targets - all of which were completed - for 116 yards or an average of 23.2 per catch. His defensive play was marked by a 27-yard penalty for pass interference.
While Alexander brings name recognition to Philadelphia, it's unlikely he'll be considered a legitimate option as the team's secondary anchor just yet. With depth being key in today's NFL landscape, his presence is likely meant to bolster the Eagles' safety net rather than challenge Landon Dickerson and Darius Slay for regular playing time.
The addition of Alexander comes on the heels of Carter, who signed with Philadelphia just hours before this deal was announced. It's possible that both players will be used in a rotation, serving as insurance policies against injuries to the team's starting cornerbacks. However, at this juncture in their careers, neither Alexander nor Carter is likely to be considered legitimate stalwarts of the Eagles' secondary anytime soon.
so i'm not a huge fan of this trade lol... don't get me wrong, Jaire Alexander is a talented player and all that but like, he's still got some major injury issues which makes me wonder if he's really worth the risk 
... and then there's Michael Carter who just signed with Philly and now they're throwing in another corner? i feel like the Eagles are kinda stacking their deck to make sure they don't get too many injuries on their secondary... seems like a pretty safe bet to me but idk if it'll really pay off 
. I mean, sure, Jaire Alexander is a great corner, but he's still coming off injuries and I'm not sure if he'll even be able to stay on the field all season. And then there's Michael Carter, who just signed yesterday... what are the chances they both make an impact right away? 
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...but like, let's keep it real, he's gonna need some serious time to get healthy and show what he can do 
. i mean, 7 seasons with only 32 games played? that's not exactly a winning formula 
. but hey, if he brings the heat when he's on the field, i'm all for it 
...and having michael carter in rotation as insurance is a solid move 
. let's see how this plays out! 
... seems like they're building a depth squad rather than going all out on cornerbacks 
... still, it's cool for fans to have some new talent to cheer for 
. I mean, Carter is already there, so it's not like he's gonna be benched, right? 
like, two-time Second-Team All-Pro for cryin out loud! 32 appearances in seven seasons is crazy if u ask me, but when healthy, that dude's a game changer 
or are they just gonna try to keep everyone healthy? 
what do u think about this trade tho? seems like eagles are buildin a pretty solid depth corps 
... and carters gonna be more than just "insurance" in 2025? 
but idk if its just a depth move for now. they signed carter like hours before this deal went down, which makes me wonder if there's more to it than just injury insurance 
. And now they're adding Michael Carter to the mix - I hope he doesn't end up like some of the other cornerbacks who get stuck on the bench 
. The Eagles need a solid secondary, not just someone to fill in when the starters are injured 
, bring on Jaire Alexander! He's gotta have some magic dust to play that much and still perform well 
Carter already signed just before this deal went down, so it'll be interesting to see how their roles play out together. Maybe they can create some chemistry and push those starting CBs to up their game 
and honestly, 2 guys who are supposed to be 'insurance policies' vs actual starters is like, a bit of a red flag 
he's gonna bring that energy and talent to the team! i love how philly is building their defense, it's gonna be super competitive this season 
he's got injury issues and hes not even gonna start for philly anytime soon 
michael carter is prob the real gem here 
. He's got some serious talent but also a history of injuries, which makes him unreliable at times. It'll be interesting to see how he adjusts to the city and team culture - Philadelphia fans can get pretty intense 
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