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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, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed to USA TODAY Sports’ Tyler Dragon. The agreement includes $106 million guaranteed.
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.
A two-time Pro Bowl selection and All-Pro in 2024, Carter has established himself as one of the NFL’s most disruptive forces up front. In three years, he’s tallied 13 ½ sacks and 25 tackles for loss.
In 2025, he pushed through issues with both shoulders before undergoing a procedure in December. He also was ejected from the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys and fined $57,222 for spitting on quarterback Dak Prescott.
Carter, 25, had two years remaining on his rookie deal after the Eagles in April exercised his fifth-year option.