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Bleeding Green Nation fantasy football takes on Michael Carter
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All Bleeding Green Nation insights about Michael Carter
PositiveDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
Michael Carter II is playing in the preseason games while Marcus Epps is not, which signals that Carter II is winning the safety competition and will be the starter despite Fangio saying there's still an ongoing competition between the two.PositiveUsageAug 20, 2026
Carter undercut a Patriots tight end's route to knock down a would-be touchdown pass in 1-on-1 drills, demonstrating good coverage awareness and positioning.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Carter's cornerback-to-safety transition is one of the more intriguing defensive experiments in the preseason. His movement skills looked comfortable enough in space, and he did not appear restricted when changing direction or playing from depth. However, the bigger concern was his willingness to attack the running game; Carter looked hesitant coming downhill for much of the game. The source acknowledges this is understandable for a player learning a new position, as safeties must process run fit, route distribution, and potential play-action threat before committing. However, Fangio's safeties cannot consistently wait for the play to reach them—they must be willing to close space and deliver contact from depth. One rep showed improvement where Carter read the play, accelerated downhill, and struck the runner rather than arriving passively, though the source would still like to see him trigger earlier and play with more conviction.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Transitioning to safety with mixed preseason performance; Fangio noted 'Mike's had a good camp' but acknowledged learning curve: '[Michael Carter] did fine...I think it was [the Ravens] first touchdown pass in the game, he should have played better. But to me, it's more just his newness on the job, particularly when he's in a deep zone, it's all new to him. We need to get him as many reps doing that as we can.'NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Michael Carter II got the start at safety in the preseason game but seems to still be adjusting to that new role for him, suggesting a position transition.NegativeDepth ChartAug 16, 2026
Carter II dressed for the preseason game against Baltimore while Marcus Epps did not, but Epps maintains the advantage in the safety competition with more first-team reps in camp.PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026
Carter II had tight coverage to force Dontayvion Wicks to try to make a one-handed leaping grab in the end zone, though Wicks' effort was unsuccessful. Carter II is showing strong defensive coverage skills.PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026
Michael Carter II is listed at both nickel cornerback and safety on the depth chart. The source notes that Marcus Epps seems like a good bet to win the starting safety battle, but MC2 will still contribute as a dime defender in addition to providing depth at safety and nickel cornerback.NegativeUsageAug 10, 2026
Carter II was trailing on Darius Cooper's over-the-shoulder grab down the right sideline. Carter II also contacted Eli Stowers from behind, causing Stowers to drop the ball after being met with physicality.PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026
MC2 has had a good training camp and is projected to make the Eagles' 53-man roster as a safety; he also provides depth at cornerback, especially in the slot.PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026
MC2 has had a good camp.PositiveUsageAug 9, 2026
Knocked the ball out of E.J. Jenkins' hands to force an incompletion.PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026
Fangio expresses confidence in Carter's versatility, stating he feels good about Carter playing nickel and safety if needed; Fangio notes the Eagles have few new or young defensive players, so most roster members have background with the team, enabling quicker positional decisions. Carter's flexibility across multiple defensive back roles is a positive for his roster security.NegativeDepth ChartAug 3, 2026
Michael Carter II is vying for a starting spot in sub packages (which the Eagles use most of the time) under defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, competing with Marcus Epps for playing time in the secondary.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Carter II was matched up against Dontayvion Wicks on a quick slant play where Jalen Hurts hit Wicks in stride for a crucial first down during situational drills. Shows continued involvement in defensive coverage.NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
Saw first-team reps again in the safety competition; Vic Fangio confirmed there's a true competition going on at that spot. Neither Carter II nor Marcus Epps has done anything to create separation thus far.NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
Saw first-team reps again in the safety competition. Fangio confirmed there's a true competition going on at that spot. Neither Carter II nor Marcus Epps has done anything to create separation thus far.NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
Carter II saw some time with the starters in nickel defense in place of Marcus Epps, competing for snaps in the safety rotation.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Carter could push for a starting role but will at least serve as the Eagles' dime defender providing depth at both safety and slot corner positions.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Carter emerged as a solid slot cornerback for the Jets under Robert Saleh and earned a three-year, $30.8 million contract extension before the 2024 season. He fell out of favor with Aaron Glenn and was traded to the Eagles last season, taking a pay cut to remain in Philadelphia. He will compete to take over at safety for the departed Reed Blankenship but is expected to stick in the slot cornerback role.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Carter II is part of the Eagles' safety rotation alongside Marcus Epps, Cooper DeJean, and Jonathan Jones as the team addresses its biggest remaining roster issue on an otherwise elite team.