Eagles sign Jalen Carter to record four-year contract extension
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles signed Jalen Carter to a four-year contract extension worth $152 million, which could amount to $160 million, according to details provided by his agents. This deal makes Carter the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history. The extension underlines Carter's value following his two Pro Bowl selections and his emerging status within the league. The deal was finalized on July 28, 2026, and signifies the Eagles' commitment to maintaining a strong defensive lineup.
- •Jalen Carter secures a four-year, $152 million extension.
- •Deal could reach $160 million with incentives.
- •Carter is now the highest-paid DT in NFL history.
- •Agreed on July 28, 2026, amid his Pro Bowl selections.
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles, defensive tackle Jalen Carter agree to record $152M extension
- 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Carter signs record $152m extension with Eagles
- 6:18 PMESPN — Eagles' Carter now highest-paid DT in NFL history
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles set to make Jalen Carter highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL, AP source says
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Carter reach historic NFL contract extension
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — National reaction to Eagles signing Jalen Carter to a 4-year, $152M extension
- 5:27 PMCBS NFL — Eagles make Jalen Carter highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history with $152 million extension, per report
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles sign Jalen Carter to record-setting contract extension
"The Philadelphia Eagles are set to make two-time Pro Bowl selection Jalen Carter the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The Eagles and Carter announced that they agreed to terms on a four-year extension through the 2031 season. The Eagles already had picked up the fifth-year option for the 2027 season for Carter, the ninth selection in the 2023 draft.
"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.Carter has 13.5 quarterback sacks and 108 tackles across his first three seasons with Philadelphia.
"The Eagles are signing two-time Pro Bowl selection Jalen Carter to a four-year, $152 million extension worth up to $160 million, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Jason Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 8:34 PMEagles, defensive tackle Jalen Carter agree to record $152M extension
The Philadelphia Eagles and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jalen Carter agreed to a four-year, $152 million extension, Rosenhaus Sports said Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 6:41 PMJalen Carter signs record $152m extension with Eagles
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.Carter has 13.5 quarterback sacks and 108 tackles across his first three seasons with Philadelphia.
- ESPNJul 28, 2026, 6:18 PMEagles' Carter now highest-paid DT in NFL history
The Eagles are signing two-time Pro Bowl selection Jalen Carter to a four-year, $152 million extension worth up to $160 million, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Jason Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 6:13 PMEagles set to make Jalen Carter highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL, AP source says
The Philadelphia Eagles are set to make two-time Pro Bowl selection Jalen Carter the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The Eagles and Carter announced that they agreed to terms on a four-year extension through the 2031 season. The Eagles already had picked up the fifth-year option for the 2027 season for Carter, the ninth selection in the 2023 draft.
- CBS NFLJul 28, 2026, 5:27 PMEagles make Jalen Carter highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history with $152 million extension, per report
Carter resets the market and gets $106 million guaranteed
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:37 PMPhiladelphia Eagles, Jalen Carter reach historic NFL contract extension
Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter is now the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:30 PMNational reaction to Eagles signing Jalen Carter to a 4-year, $152M extension
National reaction to Jalen Carter’s 4-year extension with the Eagles worth $152M with $106M guaranteed and making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:16 PMEagles sign Jalen Carter to record-setting contract extension
The Eagles made Jalen Carter the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history with a four-year, $152 million contract extension.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:15 PMEagles' Jalen Carter signing new contract for record amount for a D-tackle
Eagles' Jalen Carter is signing a contract extension for a record amount for a defensive tackle
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:06 PMEagles, Jalen Carter agree to extension reportedly worth up to $160M, making him highest paid DT in NFL
The Eagles announced the deal on Tuesday.
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