Yahoo Sports· 1h ago· 1 min read
The Eagles did not pay Jalen Carter for what he has done so far in the NFL . They paid him for the version of him they hope shows up every Sunday for the next six years. That is a dangerous difference. Philadelphia gave Carter a four-year, $152 million extension with $106 million guaranteed and a possible maximum value of $160 million.
The $38 million annual average makes him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history, and the contract keeps him under team control through 2031. Carter is 25. He has made two Pro Bowls. At his best, he collapses the middle of an offense so quickly that quarterbacks drift before the pocket breaks.
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Not a deal the Eagles had to make right now Jul 29, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) greets fans as he takes the field for training camp at Jefferson…
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