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Eagles Starter to Address Injury With Cast in Week 2 vs. Titans

We’re only a week into the 2026 NFL season, but injury issues are already popping up across the league’s landscape. The Philadelphia Eagles are one team that has been bitten by the injury bug a bit.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / September 17

Inside The Eagles Locker Room: What Did Jalen Carter Say About His Status For Week 2

Scanning the field for jersey No. 98 and you see it, you see him, Jalen Carter, all the way on the other end of the field, so far away you’d need the vision of an owl to see it clearly.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Eagles’ Jalen Carter, Cooper DeJean get eye-opening upgrades on injury report

The Philadelphia Eagles are deep in their preparation for a Week 2 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, and they appear to have some good news heading into the game.

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Why The Eagles Defensive Line Is So Good -- According To Their Position Coach

PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles’ interior defensive line might be the most talented in football, led by emerging superstar Jalen Carter and his longtime teammate dating back to Georgia, Jordan Davis.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Vic Fangio Praises Jalen Carter's Offseason Progress

This offseason, Jalen Carter and the Philadelphia Eagles agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $152 million, making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Viral Sports News / August 5

Eagles’ Jalen Carter Lands Stern Warning After Massive Contract

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter enters the 2026 NFL season carrying both the weight of a landmark contract and the determination to reestablish himself as one of the league’s premier interior disruptors.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5

Eagles’ Vic Fangio loves what he’s seeing from Jalen Carter after massive extension

After plenty of summer speculation and rumblings about his future, Howie Roseman closed the door on any speculation about how the Philadelphia Eagles feel about Jalen Carter, signing the 25-year-old defensive tackle to a record-breaking $152 million contract.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 3

The Jalen Carter contract nugget that ‘isn’t great business’ for Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles made Jalen Carter a very rich man this offseason. After some reports that the star defensive tackle may not get the lucrative contract extension that he desired this summer, Philly signed the Georgia product to a new four-year, $152 million deal that makes him the highest-paid interior defensive lineman in football.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Viral Sports News / July 31

Eagles’ Jalen Carter Contract Extension Comes With Surprising Twist

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter is set to earn elite compensation under his new deal without forcing the franchise into an immediate salary-cap crunch.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 30

Biggest move Eagles must make after Jalen Carter extension

Heading into training camp, the biggest question surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles was the contract status of Jalen Carter. Arguably the best defensive

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Howie Roseman Explains Why Jalen Carter Contract Talks Were 'A Unique Situation

The Philadelphia Eagles have two of the top-six highest-paid defensive linemen under contract, but football czar Howie Roseman took different routes to getting both Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter locked into their longterm deals.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 29

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts’ inside joke with wife gifts Jalen Carter more money after $152 million extension

Following his historic four-year contract extension worth $152 million, potentially rising to $160 million with $106 million guaranteed, Philadelphia Eagles star defensive tackle Jalen Carter made it clear that his priority was long-term loyalty.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 29

Eagles DT Jalen Carter breaks silence on $152 million contract extension with line fans will love

Philadelphia Eagles star defensive tackle Jalen Carter made it clear that remaining with the organization mattered more than setting a new financial benchmark after signing a historic four-year, $152 million contract extension worth up to $160 million, including $106 million guaranteed.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 29

Eagles GM Howie Roseman reveals Zack Baun’s bar on big contracts after $152 million Jalen Carter deal

The Philadelphia Eagles are going into training camp with a lot of their contract situations figured out, as they recently got an extension done with Jalen Carter.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Field Level Media / July 28

Report: Eagles' Jalen Carter now highest-paid DT in NFL history

Jalen Carter became the highest paid defensive tackle in NFL history after signing a four-year, $152 million contract extension that could increase to $160 million, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 28

Eagles Signing DT Jalen Carter To Four-Year, $152M Extension

According to Adam Schefter, the Eagles and DT Jalen Carter have agreed on a four-year, $152 million extension. The deal has a maximum value of $160 million and includes $106 million in guaranteed money.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / July 29

Eagles were wise to get historic Jalen Carter extension out of the way

The Philadelphia Eagles made Jalen Carter the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history on Tuesday, but they may have done themselves the biggest favor.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 23

Jalen Carter contract drama takes center stage to start Eagles training camp

Defensive tackle Jalen Carter has been negotiating a new contract with the Philadelphia Eagles throughout the offseason. With training camp quickly approaching, it sounds like there is a chance Carter may hold out.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Viral Sports News / July 17

Eagles’ Potential Trade Package for Jalen Carter Gets Big Update

In Bill Barnwell’s latest assessment of NFL trade value for the 2026 season, Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter stands out as one of the premier young talents whose market appeal could command a significant haul if the team ever considered moving him.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / July 12

Eagles' Carter faces big roadblock in potential contract extension

Eagles' Jalen Carter faces big roadblock in potential contract extension

The former Georgia star is eligible for an extension, and he's certainly shown the potential to be worth top dollar.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / A to Z Sports / July 9

NFL just gave the Eagles reason to pause on a contract extension for Jalen Carter despite noting how dominant he’s been in Philly

Jalen Carter was very high in the NFL evaluators’ rankings of the league’s top defensive tackles, but they made sure to add a caveat that the Eagles can’t afford to ignore amid contract talks in Philly.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 3

Raiders insider shares big update about Crosby, Eagles trade rumors

Raiders insider shares big update about Maxx Crosby, Eagles trade rumors

On the latest edition of "The Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast," Raiders insider Hondo Carpenter of Sports Illustrated offered an update on the Eagles-Crosby rumors.

Raiders' Nakobe Dean opens up about Maxx Crosby amid trade rumors

Raiders' Maxx Crosby shares major update amid 49ers, trade rumors

Raiders put on notice for botched Maxx Crosby trade

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / June 25

49ers Trade Rumors: Potential Cost to Acquire Eagles DT Jalen Carter

The Philadelphia Eagles are dealing with plenty of buzz around star defensive tackle Jalen Carter. In recent weeks, several analysts have named the San Francisco 49ers as a potential landing spot for Carter if the Eagles decide to move him.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / June 20

Eagles Hesitant To Extend DT Jalen Carter?

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is known around the NFL for his salary cap management and foresight in getting extensions done early. That makes it somewhat of a surprise that Philadelphia has not signed 2023 first-round pick Jalen Carter to a long-term deal.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / June 10