Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Jalen Carter has signed a four-year extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, the club said Tuesday, in a deal that reportedly makes him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history. Though the 2025 Super Bowl winners did not disclose financial terms, US media said the extension was worth $152 million (133.5 million euros), or $38 million per year, with $106 million guaranteed.
Carter, 25, is one of the NFL’s most highly-rated young defenders, having been selected to each of the last two Pro Bowls. He was drafted ninth in the first round in 2023 and became a cornerstone of the Eagles’ vaunted defense. Carter has 13.5 quarterback sacks and 108 tackles across his first three seasons with Philadelphia. His initial four-year deal had already been extended by one year, but the new contract locks down his long-term future.
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“He disrupts the game, he’s smart, and he plays hard,” Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said in a statement. “There aren’t many like him out there and I’m glad he’s on our side.”
The talented star has also drawn controversy. Carter was ejected from last year’s NFL season-opener before playing a snap for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Just weeks before his 2023 draft, Carter was charged with reckless driving and racing after a University of Georgia teammate and staff member in a different vehicle were killed in a late-night street race. Carter, who was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges and did not receive jail time.
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