Jalen Carter's Eagles deal includes $250,000 weight bonus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:44 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Jalen Carter has signed a record-setting deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. The contract features a unique $250,000 annual weight bonus, incentivizing him to maintain his weight within a specific limit, though details on the limit are currently unclear. Eagles G.M. Howie Roseman expressed confidence in Carter's off-field behavior. Officially, Carter is listed at 314 pounds, although he weighed 323 pounds at his Pro Day. The inclusion of a weight bonus is unusual in rookie contracts.
- •Carter's deal is record-setting for a rookie defensive tackle.
- •Includes an annual $250,000 weight bonus.
- •Eagles seek to ensure Carter stays within a weight limit.
- •Carter's official weight is listed at 314 pounds.
- •Eagles G.M. Roseman has no off-field concerns about Carter.
- 2:44 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Carter's deal has a $250,000 annual "weight bonus"
"After signing defensive tackle Jalen Carter to a record-setting deal, Eagles G.M.
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