Jalen Carter's contract impacts future for Arizona Cardinals' Walter Nolen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles finalized a four-year, $152 million contract extension with Jalen Carter on July 29, 2026. This deal, potentially worth $160 million, raises concerns for the Arizona Cardinals regarding the future of defensive tackle Walter Nolen. Although Nolen is not eligible for a contract extension until 2028, if he continues to develop into a dominant force, his contract could exceed $40 million per year. The Cardinals are optimistic about Nolen's potential, which may pressure the team financially down the line if he performs well.
- •Jalen Carter signs a four-year extension with the Eagles on July 29, 2026.
- •Carter's deal could average over $40 million annually.
- •Walter Nolen is not eligible for extension until 2028.
- •Nolen showed promise as a rookie in limited playing time.
- •Cardinals hope for Nolen to become a key defensive asset.
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Carter contract: How it impacts the Arizona Cardinals
"If Nolen pans out this year and in 2027, we could be looking and a contract extension worth more than $40M per year.
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