Jalen Carter becomes highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history with contract extension

[p]Though the 2025 Super Bowl winners did not disclose financial terms, US media said the extension was worth $152 million (133.5 million euros), or $38 million per year, with $106 million guaranteed.[/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/carter-jalen/MiUAmCxS/"]Carter[/a], 25, is one of the NFL's most highly-rated young defenders, having been selected to each of the last two Pro Bowls.[/p][p]He was drafted ninth in the first round in 2023, and became a cornerstone of the [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/philadelphia-eagles/dGgVhRLK/"]Eagles[/a]' vaunted defense.[/p][p]Carter has 13.5 quarterback sacks and 108 tackles across his first three seasons with Philadelphia.[/p][p]His initial four-year deal had already been extended by one year, but the new contract locks down his long-term future.[/p][p]"[b]He disrupts the game, he's smart, and he plays hard,[/b]" Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said in a statement.[/p][p]"[b]There aren't many like him out there and I'm glad he's on our side.[/b]"[/p][embed guid="9767559f-03db-4b4d-a4c7-59c68a08ffd6" url="https://x.com/Eagles/status/2082149284070203694?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][p]The talented star has also drawn controversy.[/p][p]Carter was ejected from last year's NFL season-opener before playing a snap for spitting on [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/dallas-cowboys/S8sFw8iL/"]Dallas Cowboys[/a] quarterback [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/prescott-dak/KxpJW82T/"]Dak Prescott[/a].[/p][p]Just weeks before his 2023 draft, Carter was charged with reckless driving and racing, after a University of Georgia teammate and staff member in a different vehicle were killed in a late-night street race.[/p][p]Carter, who was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges and did not receive jail time.[/p]