The Philadelphia Eagles made Jalen Carter the highest-paid defensive deal with in NFL historical past on Tuesday, however they could have carried out themselves the largest favor.
Per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Eagles and Carter agreed on a four-year, $152M extension with $106M assured that is set to kick in throughout the 2028 season. The $38M common annual worth (AAV) of his contract is the most important amongst gamers at his place, clearing Tennessee Titans defensive deal with Jeffery Simmons’ $35.2M from his three-year, $105.8M extension signed in June.
Earlier than this offseason, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs defensive deal with Chris Jones was the league’s highest-paid interior defensive lineman, incomes $31.8M per 12 months and $95M assured.
Regardless of the eye-popping numbers, Philadelphia was sensible to prioritize an extension for its 2023 first-rounder this offseason earlier than his worth doubtlessly skyrockets.
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