Eagles secure Jalen Carter with record extension ahead of training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles announced a four-year contract extension for defensive tackle Jalen Carter on the eve of training camp, making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL. The deal, reportedly worth $152 million with $106 million guaranteed, adds significant financial flexibility for the team. With training camp starting Wednesday morning, the focus will also be on key position battles as the Eagles aim for another deep playoff run after last season's Super Bowl appearance. Carter's new contract could have implications for upcoming extensions for teammates like Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean.
- •Carter is now the NFL's highest-paid defensive tackle.
- •Extension is for four years, worth $152 million.
- •Training camp begins Wednesday, focusing on position battles.
- •Mitchell and DeJean's extension potential may be impacted by Carter's deal.
- •Carter's performance is crucial for the Eagles' Super Bowl aspirations.
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles training camp preview: Reacting to Jalen Carter’s extension, previewing top position battles
"We made it. After months of roster building and speculation, Eagles football is well and truly on the horizon with the first practice of training camp set for Wednesday morning....
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