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Eagles Ink DT Jalen Carter to $152 M Extension

8/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive tackle Jalen Carter to a four-year, $152 million extension with $38 million AAV and $106 million guaranteed.
Offensive coordinator Sean Mannion introduced a new system for quarterback Jalen Hurts, adding motion and play-action.
Hurts said the camp emphasizes discipline, unity and a lighter, more explosive build.
In a red-zone competition the defense outscored the offense 7-3.

History

Historical Context

In July 2019 the Kansas City Chiefs locked quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a ten-year, $503 million extension, the largest contract in professional sports then. It made Mahomes the first athlete with a half-billion-dollar deal and runs through the 2031 season. The deal sparked a league-wide shift toward mega-contracts, prompting other franchises to allocate cap space aggressively and reshape roster building.

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Story summary

The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive tackle Jalen Carter to a four-year, $152 million extension with $38 million AAV and $106 million guaranteed.
Offensive coordinator Sean Mannion introduced a new system for quarterback Jalen Hurts, adding motion and play-action.
Hurts said the camp emphasizes discipline, unity and a lighter, more explosive build.
In a red-zone competition the defense outscored the offense 7-3.

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