Eagles' defensive pair not focused on contract extension talks

Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell aren't letting contract talks fill their heads during the Eagles' training camp.

Jalen Carter's four-year, $152 million extension makes him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history, surpassing Jeffery Simmons and Chris Jones.

The Philadelphia Eagles and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jalen Carter agreed to a four-year, $152 million extension, Rosenhaus Sports said Tuesday.

The Eagles have made 25-year-old Jalen Carter the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history.

Carter resets the market and gets $106 million guaranteed Jul 28, 2026 at 1:27 pm ET • 3 min read The Philadelphia Eagles are rewarding another one of their homegrown talents, as the franchise has agreed on a four-year, $152 million extension with Jalen Carter to make him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL histor

Carter's extension removes one of the major long-term roster mysteries for the Birds.