Eagles sign Jalen Carter to record $152 million extension

The Philadelphia Eagles have made a historic investment in their defensive core, signing star defensive tackle Jalen Carter to a four-year, $152 million contract extension on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The deal, which includes $106 million guaranteed, makes Carter the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history and secures his place with the team through the 2031 season.

The agreement, confirmed by the team and widely reported, carries a maximum value of $160 million with incentives and averages $38 million per year. This resets the market for interior defensive linemen, surpassing the recent contract of Tennessee's Jeffery Simmons. The Eagles had previously exercised Carter's fifth-year option for the 2027 season, but chose to secure his long-term future on the first day of training camp, avoiding potential distraction.

Carter, 25, was the ninth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Georgia and has quickly become a foundational piece for Philadelphia. A two-time Pro Bowl selection and a Super Bowl champion from the 2024 season, Carter has recorded 13.5 sacks and four forced fumbles over his first three professional seasons. His ability to collapse the pocket from the interior...