Eagles, DT Jalen Carter agree to four-year, $152M extension
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter has signed a four-year contract extension, setting a new benchmark for his position.
Where it stands
A 4-year, $152 million extension secures defensive tackle Jalen Carter’s future with the Philadelphia Eagles. While reports from Yahoo Sports suggest the agreement could be worth as much as $160 million, ESPN, The New York Times, and CBS News identify the base value at $152 million.
This contract positions Carter as the highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL. Coverage across NBC Sports and other outlets emphasizes the scale of the deal, framing it as a historic commitment for the franchise.
Future updates will clarify the specific financial structure of the contract and the impact of the deal on the team’s salary cap. Official team documentation regarding the finalized terms is the next step in the process.
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The reporting (8)
- Eagles and Jalen Carter agree to terms of massive contract extension NBC Sports Philadelphia · 1h ago
- Why Jalen Carter’s extension makes retaining Moro Ojomo harder in 2027 Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
- Eagles sign defensive tackle Jalen Carter to contract extension through 2031 Inquirer.com · 1h ago
- Eagles, Jalen Carter agree to extension reportedly worth up to $160M, making him highest paid DT in NFL Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
- Eagles signing defensive tackle Jalen Carter to 4-year, $152 million extension The New York Times · 1h ago
- Philadelphia Eagles sign Jalen Carter to historic 4-year contract extension CBS News · 1h ago
- Jalen Carter, Eagles agree to four-year extension NBC Sports · 1h ago
- Eagles, DT Jalen Carter agree to four-year, $152M extension ESPN · 1h ago broke it first
Answered
What is the value of the extension?
The contract is valued at $152 million, with some reports noting potential earnings up to $160 million.
How long is the contract?
The extension covers a four-year period.
What is the player's position?
Jalen Carter is a defensive tackle.
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