Michael Carter II returned to Philadelphia this offseason on a reworked one-year deal that significantly reduced his 2026 salary cap number, but his roster value could ultimately stretch beyond cornerback. The Eagles are evaluating Carter II at safety, and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio believes the former Jets defensive back possesses traits that could make the transition possible.
Asked whether Carter II’s nickel experience naturally translates to safety or whether the move is more about the individual player, Fangio pointed directly to Carter II’s instincts and football awareness.
“I don’t think it’s the nickel position translating,” Fangio said last Thursday. “That’s an individual
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