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Jalen Carter Drops 10 Pounds, Shows Sharper Movement in Eagles Camp

Sustained gains in speed and stamina would strengthen Philadelphia’s interior defense and help Carter return to peak form.

Overview

  • Reports from Eagles training camp say Carter looks noticeably quicker and dominated 11-on-11 drills after losing about 10 pounds during the offseason.
  • Carter told reporters he hit the target set by defensive coordinator Vic Fangio by cutting portions and cutting back on Minute Maid raspberry juice.
  • Fangio publicly praised Carter’s offseason lifting and preparation, saying the defensive tackle is in a better spot than he was last year.
  • Camp performance must be validated in upcoming joint practices with the Patriots and live preseason games to show the gains translate to real snaps.
  • The change matters because Carter had a 2025 dip, including a career-low 7.7% pressure rate, and if he stays composed the Eagles’ interior with Jordan Davis and Moro Ojomo could rank among the league’s best.