Overview
- Carter began a hold-in on Sunday, attending mandatory minicamp but only doing weight and conditioning work while his representatives press for a long-term extension.
- The Eagles exercised Carter’s fifth-year option to keep roster control through 2027, giving the team time to negotiate rather than rush a fully guaranteed deal.
- Coaches publicly downplayed the situation as defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Carter has looked good in the limited on-site work he has done, though the player is reported to have a shoulder concern.
- Analysts and insiders say Philadelphia will likely seek extensive protections in any extension because of Carter’s 2025 injury setbacks and prior off-field incidents, and one projection put the market at roughly $32–$35 million per season.
- Reports say Cleveland expressed trade interest but the Eagles declined, which keeps Carter in Philadelphia for now and means this hold-in will shape how the team balances paying a top interior pass rusher with managing long-term roster and salary risks.