While Philadelphia Eagles safety Michael Carter II has been making an impact on the field in 2026, his community work is now drawing attention and earning awards. The 27-year-old has officially been named the Week 8 NFLPA Community MVP after hosting Baby Shower on the Block, a community-based maternal and infant health event in Philadelphia for pregnant and postpartum Medicaid members.
The Eagles traded for Carter from the New York Jets at last season's trade deadline, and he has been an important role player since. This season, he has filled in at safety as a starter, and despite an abdominal injury, he has been one of the more consistent players on defense.
Fans care about how a player plays on the field, but what they do when the national spotlight isn't on them can showcase how impressive they are as human beings. Carter is proving that with his recent community work, and the NFL Players Association is rewarding him for it.
Baby Shower on the Block supports Philadelphia mothers and families
Each week, the NFLPA names one player as the NFLPA Community MVP for their work in the city they play for. Carter has officially won the Week 8 edition.
Carter is being honored for hosting an event in Philadelphia last week called Baby Shower on the Block. "The event welcomed more than 100 moms, support persons and children, including 40 expectant moms, and featured a maternal health panel as well as a fatherhood panel led by the Philadelphia Eagles cornerback," according to the NFLPA. "All attending moms received car seats, Pack ’n Plays, diapers and other essentials to help address barriers to care and health-related social needs in at-risk communities."
This is the third Baby Shower on the Block that he has hosted since starting the Michael Carter II Foundation in 2025. Just this year, the cornerback has donated 15,000 items to families in need.
Michael Carter II continues to make an impact on communities
This isn't the first time Carter has looked out for families in his community. Last summer, his foundation partnered with Wellstar Health System, which hosted a free community baby shower in Smyrna, Georgia. Carter's foundation has also hosted similar events when he was with the Jets in the New Jersey area. It provided so much of what families with exciting new additions need, including diapers, wipes, and more.
The foundation will also be hosting its annual football camp next year and participates in community initiatives focused on local schools.
Fans might have noticed Carter's name on commercials throughout the 2026 season for his work. He has appeared in "It Takes All of Us: Gamechanger" ads alongside Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones.
Carter has done great work for his communities over the years, whether in Georgia, New Jersey, or Philadelphia. During a tough season for the team on the field, it's incredible to see the work he has done to improve the lives of the people around him for a cause he truly cares about.
This is an award that should make every member of the fanbase proud.
If you'd like to support the MCII Foundation yourself, you can click here to learn more and donate. In the organization's own words, "The MCII Foundation exists to make sure families have access to the resources they need and the information that empowers them to advocate for themselves. Maternal health is at the center of everything we do — because when mothers are supported, whole families are stronger. Too many people, especially those on Medicaid, are navigating pregnancy and postpartum without knowing what they are entitled to or where to turn. We bridge that gap, in the community, in a way that meets people where they are."
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