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Eagles Extend Carter, Sign Davis Amid Defensive Line Uncertainty

7/10/2026

Summary

Carter Extension

The Philadelphia Eagles will extend Jalen Carter and sign Jordan Davis, leaving Moro Ojomo’s future uncertain.
Carter recorded 33 tackles, three sacks and seven batted passes in 11 games in 2025 after shoulder issues.
Ojomo posted 38 tackles, six sacks, 12 QB hits and a 70.3 pass-rush grade in 2025.
Free-agency departures of five defensive players have prompted calls to develop Ty Robinson or add another interior lineman.

Summary

Eagles' Linemen Grow

Bernard, a seventh-round 2026 pick from Nigeria, showed size but lacked an explosive first step, and the Eagles’ line handled him at June minicamp.
Robinson, a 2025 Day 3 draftee, now serves as the Eagles’ defensive lineman off the bench after a tentative rookie season.
Head coach Vic Fangio praised Robinson’s upside.
The contrasting development of Bernard and Robinson highlights the Eagles’ challenge of turning size into NFL-ready interior line play.

History

Historical Context

In 1999, the Dallas Cowboys finished 8-8 after a season of roster turnover, ending a streak of playoff appearances. The 2025 Cowboys posted a 7-9-1 record while their defense surrendered a league-worst 60 touchdowns and 551 points, prompting the dismissal of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. These cycles show why NFL teams now favor aggressive interior-line rebuilds to revive pass rushes.

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Carter Extension

The Philadelphia Eagles will extend Jalen Carter and sign Jordan Davis, leaving Moro Ojomo’s future uncertain.
Carter recorded 33 tackles, three sacks and seven batted passes in 11 games in 2025 after shoulder issues.
Ojomo posted 38 tackles, six sacks, 12 QB hits and a 70.3 pass-rush grade in 2025.
Free-agency departures of five defensive players have prompted calls to develop Ty Robinson or add another interior lineman.

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