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Eagles sign Jalen Carter to record four-year extension worth $152 million

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:20 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Eagles sign Jalen Carter to record four-year extension worth $152 million

Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles have finalized a four-year contract extension with defensive tackle Jalen Carter, making him the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history. The deal, worth $152 million and potentially rising to $160 million, ensures that Carter remains with the team through the 2031 season. Carter's annual average value of $38 million exceeds the previous record held by Tennessee's Jeffrey Simmons. This agreement follows the offseason extension of Carter's teammate, Jordan Davis, reinforcing the Eagles' defensive line for the foreseeable future.

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Key Details

•Jalen Carter's contract totals $152 million with $106 million guaranteed.
•His deal sets a new standard for defensive tackle salaries in the NFL.
•Carter's average annual value is $38 million, surpassing Jeffrey Simmons.
•The extension keeps Carter with the Eagles through the 2031 season.
•Jordan Davis previously signed a three-year, $78 million extension.

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