PHI Jalen Carter
NFL player. Position: DT. Team: PHI.
Quick Facts
- Position: DT (Defensive Tackle)
- Team: PHI (Philadelphia Eagles)
2026 Outlook
Philadelphia is hesitant to extend Jalen Carter beyond his current contract, raising the possibility that Green Bay could trade for the rising star defensive tackle. Carter has generated 143 pressures over his first three seasons (including 13.5 sacks), demonstrating an ability to disrupt the opposing quarterback that's nearly unmatched among interior defensive linemen. The Packers are considering Carter as a potential blockbuster trade target to build a fearsome defensive line alongside Micah Parsols (per NFC rival's hesitation opens door for Packers to make huge trade).
Role / Depth Chart
Starting defensive tackle for the Eagles, though contract uncertainty looms.
Injury Status
Shoulder injury history and some behavioral concerns noted, though he remains healthy and productive.
Recent News
- 2026-06-11 — 2026 NFL contracts: Next to get a big deal at every position (2026 NFL contracts: Next to get a big deal at every position)
- 2026-06-10 — Ranking every Eagles starter by job security entering camp (Ranking every Eagles starter by job security entering camp)
- 2026-04-30 — Eagles post-NFL Draft depth chart: How Jonathan Greenard, Makai Lemon reshape roster (Eagles post-NFL Draft depth chart: How Jonathan Greenard, Makai Lemon reshape roster)
- 2026-06-02 — 5 questions for another glimpse at Eagles' 2026 OTAs (5 questions for another glimpse at Eagles' 2026 OTAs)
- 2026-06-18 — Eagles News: NFL insider says Philadelphia is “hesitant to pay” Jalen Carter (Eagles News: NFL insider says Philadelphia is “hesitant to pay” Jalen Carter)
- 2026-06-18 — Final NFL offseason moves for 32 teams: Trades, signings, more (Final NFL offseason moves for 32 teams: Trades, signings, more)
- 2026-06-18 — NFC rival's hesitation opens door for Packers to make huge trade (NFC rival's hesitation opens door for Packers to make huge trade)