Yahoo Sports· 1h ago· 1 min read
The Philadelphia Eagles have long expected defensive tackle Jalen Carter to perform as one of the NFL's elite defenders. Now, they're paying him at that level.
On Tuesday, July 28, Carter and the Eagles agreed to a four-year, $152 million extension, according to multiple reports. The agreement includes $106 million guaranteed, per reports.
The deal shatters the record for average annual value for a defensive tackle contract, which Jeffery Simmons set in June with his three-year, $105.8 million extension with the Tennessee Titans .
Carter is the second linchpin of the Eagles' line to sign a sizable extension this offseason after fellow defensive tackle Jordan Davis in March agreed to a three-year, $78 million pact.
Carter, 25, had two years remaining on his rookie deal after the Eagles in April exercised his fifth-year option.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Eagles…
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