The Philadelphia Eagles' offseason is here, and they have many questions to answer in it. Despite another decent year, Philadelphia enters the offseason with what seems like more questions than ever.
General manager Howie Roseman has been known for creative moves and for always figuring things out when things seem tough. As a result, I’d expect Philadelphia to be in another really good spot moving forward.
That reality makes any potential release a big deal, especially when it involves a player acquired midseason with hopes of turning them into a better team.
According to Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine, cornerback Michael Carter II stands out as one of the few players whose contract could realistically be moved this offseason.
“The Eagles don't have a ton of legitimate cap casualty candidates because of the way they structure their contracts. Most of the money they clear will have to come through restructures or contract extensions,” Ballentine wrote.
While most of the roster is in a different spot, Carter’s situation is different due to being traded for by the Jets.
“Michael Carter II is the exception. The cornerback was brought in via trade this season so his deal with the Jets is structured in a way that a release could make sense. The Eagles brought him in for the final eight games of the season, but he only played 20 percent of the snaps.”
Carter was acquired at the deadline, as Philadelphia searched for answers in a secondary that was just about average. The move was viewed as a low-risk one to add experience and versatility, as Carter had shown value during his time with the Jets.
However, his smaller role in Philadelphia has raised questions about how the coaching staff ultimately views him.
From a football standpoint, Carter still offers experience in multiple ways, but the Eagles’ secondary is expected to deal with other changes, so there’s a chance they want to tear it down a bit.
If Philadelphia believes similar production can happen froma cheaper player, it’d make sense to go that route. Either way, I think we all should have trust in Roseman to get something done here.