Where Does the Jalen Carter Extension Actually Stand? Here's What We Know
Both sides are working on a deal. Drew Rosenhaus wants $40M per year. The Eagles are targeting $35M. The shoulder is the wild card nobody wants to talk about.
Where Does the Jalen Carter Extension Actually Stand? Here's What We Know
The Negotiations Are Active
This isn't speculation. Both sides are actively working on a long-term extension for Jalen Carter. The framework looks similar to what the Eagles did with Jordan Davis — exercise the fifth-year option, then layer a multi-year extension on top.
The gap? Drew Rosenhaus wants $40 million per year. The Eagles are targeting the mid-$30s. Chris Jones' current deal at $31.75 million annually is the defensive tackle benchmark, and Carter's camp believes he should blow past it.
The Shoulder Complicates Everything
Here's what most people aren't discussing: Carter's shoulder is a legitimate concern. He underwent PRP treatments during the season — platelet-rich plasma injections designed to accelerate healing in a degenerative joint. The treatment itself tells you the underlying issue is real.
Carter couldn't even lift weights for stretches of last season. The fact that he's now posting workout videos is encouraging, but it's not the same as proving he can sustain a full 17-game season plus playoffs at an elite level.
The Case for Waiting
From a pure risk management perspective, waiting makes sense. Carter is coming off a season where he didn't play well by his own standards — largely due to injury. Paying $35-40 million for that version of Carter would be aggressive.
The fifth-year option provides leverage. A franchise tag is available as a backup. The Eagles aren't in a position where Carter walks for nothing.
But here's the counter: if Carter comes back healthy and dominates in 2026, the price jumps to $42-46 million. Getting it done at $36 million now could save the Eagles nearly $10 million annually compared to waiting. That's the gamble both sides are weighing.
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