Defensive Tackle · Philadelphia Eagles

Jalen Carter

No. 98 · 4th season

The number they're about to put on Jalen Carter's contract says plenty

Some players get paid. Some players get paid in a way that redraws the line for everyone who comes after them. Jalen Carter is apparently about to do the second thing.

Carter plays defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles — the position responsible for collapsing the pocket and disrupting runs before they start. It is not a glamorous job. It does not show up on highlight reels the way a quarterback or wide receiver does. The pay has historically reflected that, which is part of why a record-setting deal at the position would be a genuine landmark.

The Eagles are reportedly working toward a contract extension for Carter that would set a new benchmark for defensive tackles across the league. That means more money than any player at the position has ever been guaranteed to earn.

For the people around Carter, this is the arc arriving right on schedule. He came into Philadelphia as one of the most physically gifted defensive players in his draft class. The league is now preparing to agree with that assessment in writing.

A number that resets the market is not just a contract. It is the organization saying: we built around this person. And Carter is about to find out exactly what that looks like with a pen in hand.

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