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).
Carter's 2026 stock received validation when ESPN ranked him among the top 10 defensive tackles for the 2026 season (one of two Eagles DTs in ESPN's elite tier, alongside Jordan Davis). This recognition underscores his elite disruptive potential as the Eagles seek to maintain one of the NFL's strongest interior defensive lines. (per Eagles News: Multiple outlets rank Philadelphia's offensive line second-best in the NFL)
Carter played through two badly injured shoulders in 2025 and still produced at an elite level as the Eagles' lone Pro Bowl starter with 33 tackles, 41 quarterback pressures, 11 hits, and 3 sacks in 12 games. He remains central to Philadelphia's defensive line alongside Jordan Davis. (per Eagles projected defensive depth chart entering training camp)
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
- 2026-07-01 — Eagles mailbag: Backup QB competition, safety help, potential Jalen Carter contract -... (Eagles mailbag: Backup QB competition, safety help, potential Jalen Carter contract -...)
- 2026-03-01 — 2026 NFL combine buzz: Intel on free agency, trades, QBs (2026 NFL combine buzz: Intel on free agency, trades, QBs)
- 2026-06-21 — Eagles News: “Expect instant excellence” from Makai Lemon? (Eagles News: “Expect instant excellence” from Makai Lemon?)
- 2026-04-20 — NFL trade predictions: A.J. Brown tops NFL draft trade candidates (NFL trade predictions: A.J. Brown tops NFL draft trade candidates)
- 2026-04-17 — NFL Draft Preview: Patriots Seek To Solidify Trenches on Defense at tackle (NFL Draft Preview: Patriots Seek To Solidify Trenches on Defense at tackle)
- 2026-06-21 — Latest validation highlights area where Packers outperform the NFL (Latest validation highlights area where Packers outperform the NFL)
- 2026-03-23 — Eagles depth chart analysis: Major changes in secondary; more to come on O-line, edge... (Eagles depth chart analysis: Major changes in secondary; more to come on O-line, edge...)
- 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)
- 2026-06-18 — Final NFL offseason moves for 32 teams: Trades, signings, more (Final NFL offseason moves for 32 teams: Trades, signings, more)
- 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)