Jalen Carter - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Deadspin | Eagles exercise fifth-year options on Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith Deadspin | Eagles exercise fifth-year options on Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith

APRIL 28 • DEADSPIN.COM

Expensive fifth-year option The Eagles picked up Carter's fifth-year option Monday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact The cost to maintain Carter's services through 2027 comes at a hefty $27 million. The defensive tackle earned Pro Bowl honors in both 2024 and 2025, adding value to his fifth-year option. Carter missed multiple games due to various injuries in 2025, as well as being ejected in Week 1 for an incident involving him spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. When Carter was on the field, he produced 33 tackles (21 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and seven passes defensed over 12 regular-season games (really 11 since he was ejected before the first snap of Week 1).

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles exercise fifth-year option for Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith are tied with the Eagles through 2027.

APRIL 27 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

It looks like another successful 'Howie Season' in Philly after Eagles land Greenard and draft Lemon

The Eagles look like winners after this year's NFL draft

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Eagles trade up for USC star Makai Lemon as A.J. Brown looms on the trading block

The Philadelphia Eagles have selected USC receiver Makai Lemon with the 20th pick in the NFL draft

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Eagles, Buccaneers, Cowboys, Jets and Dolphins could be among the active teams in the first round

Six teams enter the first round of the NFL draft without a pick

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

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APRIL 1 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Offseason: Who's Next In Line To Be Highest-Paid At Each Position?

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MARCH 27 • FOX SPORTS

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Jalen Carter landing spots: 5 teams that should trade for Eagles DT ft. San Francisco 49ers Jalen Carter may be switching jerseys entering the fourth season of his NFL career.

MARCH 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Eagles Rumors: Jalen Carter Drawing Trade Interest; Optimism on Keeping Jaelan Phillips

Jalen Carter getting traded? Jaelan Phillips staying in Philly? Here are the latest rumors on the Eagles.

MARCH 9 • FOX SPORTS

Eagles Rumors: Jalen Carter Drawing Trade Interest; Optimism on Keeping Jaelan Phillips

This Eagles-Jaguars trade for Jalen Carter is too good for Philly to pass up While A.J. Brown is the most popular Philadelphia Eagles trade candidate, Jalen Carter might be a more realistic player to be moved in the n...

MARCH 8 • FANSIDED.COM

How Jordan Davis' monster extension affects Jalen Carter's future with Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles gave Jordan Davis a historic contract extension, but what does it mean for his fellow defensive lineman Jalen Carter...

MARCH 8 • INSIDETHEIGGLES.COM

NFL Combine Survey: 42 Prospects Pick Which Player Was the Best They Faced in College

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FEBRUARY 26 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Combine Survey: 42 Prospects Pick Which Player Was the Best They Faced in College

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FEBRUARY 25 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Combine Survey: 42 Prospects Share Which Non-QB They Would Build Team Around

Totals 3.0 sacks in Year 3 Carter played 12 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign, recording 33 tackles (21 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and seven passes defended.

Impact Carter appeared in 12 regular-season games, but he was ejected before playing a defensive snap during the Week 1 win over Dallas. The 24-year-old added three tackles, including 1.0 sack, during Philadelphia's loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round. Carter also earned Pro-Bowl honors for the second year in a row. He could be in line for a significant contract extension ahead of the 2026 season.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Packers Star Micah Parsons: Cowboys 'Almost' Traded Him to Rival Eagles

Packers star Micah Parsons revealed that the Cowboys nearly traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles last year.

FEBRUARY 7 • FOX SPORTS

Packers Star Micah Parsons: Cowboys 'Almost' Traded Him to Rival Eagles

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JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Cleared for Sunday Carter (hip) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's wild-card round matchup with the 49ers.

Impact Carter was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited in the previous two sessions. The defensive lineman is set to suit up for Sunday's playoff contest alongside starting nose tackle Jordan Davis and defensive end Moro Ojomo. Jaelan Philips is also clear of any injury designation, so the Eagles are set to have a full starting defensive line on the field for Sunday's elimination game.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Brock Purdy leads 49ers back to Philadelphia for wild-card matchup 3 years after elbow injury

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JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Limited with hip Carter (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Carter missed the Eagles' Week 18 loss to the Commanders due to a hip issue he sustained in practice. The defensive tackle practicing in even a limited capacity is a good sign towards his potential availability for Sunday's wild-card clash with the 49ers. The 24-year-old will have two more opportunities to upgrade his practice participation in an attempt to dodge an injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with hip issue Carter (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Carter sustained a hip issue in Thursday's practice, and Friday marked consecutive days that the defensive lineman was unable to participate. The team has elected to allow the starter to heal as the playoffs approach, and Ty Robinson is in line to play significant snaps at defensive end opposite Moro Ojomo for the Week 18 divisional matchup.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Thursday Carter (hip) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Impact Carter popped up on the injury report with an apparent hip issue Thursday, and he was forced to sit out practice as a result. The defensive lineman will have one more chance to return to practice before Sunday's matchup with the Commanders.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bills Spencer Brown confronts Philadelphia's Jalen Carter after game in Week 17 With one more game approaching in the 2025 NFL regular season, it still doesn't mean that Philadelphia Eagles' defensive tackle Jalen Carter...

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM

Toyota Player of the Week: Jalen Carter | Week 17, 2025 Season Jalen Carter returned to action in Week 17 against the Buffalo Bills after missing three games due to injury. He made his presence felt with...

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Jalen Carter wins NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Carter's blocked extra point against the Bills proved pivotal in Philadelphia's win.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

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