Overview
- In mid-June Carter skipped voluntary OTAs, attended mandatory minicamp but only did individual work, and his camp says they are negotiating a long-term extension.
- Eagles coaches publicly downplayed immediate worry, with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio saying Carter has looked good in conditioning work.
- Analysts project a top-tier defensive tackle contract near $32 million to $35 million per season or higher, though those figures are forecasts rather than finalized terms.
- Philadelphia has already exercised Carter’s fifth-year option, giving the team control through 2027 and allowing it to press for protections in any extension because of his 2025 injury history and on-field incidents.
- How the talks resolve could shape the Eagles’ salary plan for the defensive front and Carter’s role as a long-term cornerstone, and fans should watch for deal language tied to health, roster status, or offset clauses.