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Jalen Carter made NFL history with his contract, but the distinction attached to the agreement was not his primary objective. The Philadelphia Eagles signed Carter to a four-year, $152 million extension that reportedly includes $106 million guaranteed and can reach $160 million. The $38 million annual average makes him the league’s highest-paid defensive tackle and keeps him under contract through the 2031 season. Asked Wednesday whether becoming the highest-paid player at his position was important, Carter redirected the attention toward his future in Philadelphia.
The response reflects the relationship between Carter and an organization that traded up to select him ninth overall in the 2023 NFL draft. Philadelphia moved up one position to secure the former Georgia standout and immediately placed him within a veteran defensive front built to maximize his disruptive ability. Carter has since developed into a two-time Pro Bowl selection and one of the NFL’s most dangerous interior defenders. His first-step quickness, power and ability to collapse the pocket have made him a foundational part of Vic Fangio’s defense.
The Eagles entered the offseason hoping to extend Carter and Jordan Davis. Davis signed a three-year, $78 million agreement in March, allowing two close friends and former Georgia teammates to remain at the center of Philadelphia’s defensive line. General manager Howie Roseman said completing Carter’s extension before training camp was important to the organization. It eliminated a potential distraction and prevented future movement in the defensive tackle market from increasing the price.
Carter received the security and compensation his performance earned. Philadelphia retained a premier player through the remainder of his prime.
The record-setting average will create larger expectations for Carter’s production, conditioning and leadership. He understands what accompanies the contract but made his priority clear.
Being the NFL’s highest-paid defensive tackle mattered less than continuing his career with the team that drafted him.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Jalen Carter cared more about staying with Eagles than record contract
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The response reflects the relationship between Carter and an organization that traded up to select him ninth overall in the 2023 NFL draft. Philadelphia moved up one position to secure the former Georgia standout and immediately placed him within a veteran defensive front built to maximize his disruptive ability. Carter has since developed into a two-time Pro Bowl selection and one of the NFL’s most dangerous interior defenders. His first-step quickness, power and ability to collapse the pocket have made him a foundational part of Vic Fangio’s defense.
The Eagles entered the offseason hoping to extend Carter and Jordan Davis. Davis signed a three-year, $78 million agreement in March, allowing two close friends and former Georgia teammates to remain at the center of Philadelphia’s defensive line. General manager Howie Roseman said completing Carter’s extension before training camp was important to the organization. It eliminated a potential distraction and prevented future movement in the defensive tackle market from increasing the price.
Carter received the security and compensation his performance earned. Philadelphia retained a premier player through the remainder of his prime.
The record-setting average will create larger expectations for Carter’s production, conditioning and leadership. He understands what accompanies the contract but made his priority clear.
Being the NFL’s highest-paid defensive tackle mattered less than continuing his career with the team that drafted him.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Jalen Carter cared more about staying with Eagles than record contract
Continue reading...
