Jalen Carter’s record NFL contract conveniently ignores troublesome and all-too-recent history

This week the Eagles made Jalen Carter the highest paid defensive lineman in NFL history. His new deal, details not yet fully known, will be enormous, the latest insanity.

Jalen Carter secured a massive four-year, $152 million contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday.

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

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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

Philadelphia has inked its star defensive lineman to a historic deal before the 2026 season.

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