Jalen Carter

Jalen Carter

24-Year-Old Defensive TackleDT
Philadelphia Eagles
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Even with the depth of the Eagles' defense, Carter emerged as a near every-down player in 2024. He lined up primarily as a defensive tackle and his biggest impact was the ability to draw double teams to free up other key pass rushers such as Josh Sweat, Milton Williams and Nolan Smith. That isn't to say he didn't make a statistical impact of his own, increasing his total tackles and quarterback pressures (jump from 50 to 75, per PFF) relative to his rookie season. Given his fit in Philadelphia's scheme, it's fair to question whether Carter's fantasy impact will ever match that of his impact on the field. However, his ability to get to the quarterback suggests there's more sack production in his future. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year, $21.81 million contract with the Eagles in May of 2023.
Will play Week 2 vs. Kansas City
DTPhiladelphia Eagles
September 9, 2025
The NFL announced Tuesday that Carter will receive a $57,222 fine for misconduct during last week's 24-20 win over the Cowboys, but the defensive lineman won't face a suspension and will be available to play Sunday in Kansas City, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Carter was ejected from the season opener without participating in a defensive play after he approached the Cowboys' offensive huddle on the opening drive and appeared to spit on quarterback Dak Prescott. Because Carter didn't play a single snap Week 1, the NFL is considering the 24-year-old to have already served a one-game suspension, though he'll be fined the equivalent of one game check. Carter has waived his right to appeal the punishment and will turn his focus to Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
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Philadelphia EaglesEagles 2025 DT Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

9181%
8071%
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54%
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2023
Carter fell to ninth in the 2023 NFL Draft, where the Eagles were happy to add him to their group of young Georgia defenders. He started just a single game as a rookie but had a significant enough rotation role (48 percent of defensive snaps) to show off his talent, finishing second in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting. Carter was third on the team in sacks (6.0) and third in tackles for a loss (eight), adding 33 total tackles, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown. His importance to the Eagles should grow in his second season with Fletcher Cox retired and 35-year-old Brandon Graham's role likely to shrink.
Carter slipped on draft day in part due to a Jan. 15 incident that resulted in charges of reckless driving, but his ability between the lines isn't in doubt. The Eagles traded up to select him at the No. 9 spot, creating a potential defensive tackle tandem of the future with former Georgia teammate Jordan Davis. Assuming Carter's off-field issues don't prevent him from making the most of his talent, he should spend plenty of time in NFL backfields just as he did in college, though Davis and Fletcher Cox make for stiff competition for snaps.
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Ejected from Week 1 contest
DTPhiladelphia Eagles
September 4, 2025
Carter was ejected from Thursday's game after appearing to spit on Dak Prescott, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
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Dominates in Wednesday's practice
DTPhiladelphia Eagles
August 13, 2025
Carter (shoulder) participated in the Eagles' joint practice with the Browns on Wednesday.
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Limited in return to practice
DTPhiladelphia Eagles
Shoulder
July 28, 2025
Carter (shoulder) was a limited participant in Monday's training camp practice.
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Nursing shoulder injury
DTPhiladelphia Eagles
Shoulder
July 23, 2025
Carter did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
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Tallies 4.5 sacks in 2024
DTPhiladelphia Eagles
February 16, 2025
Carter accrued 42 tackles (25 solo), including 4.5 sacks, and six passes defended across 16 regular-season games. He added nine tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, and three passes defended in four playoff appearances.
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Asked to improve conditioning
DTPhiladelphia Eagles
September 16, 2025
Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Carter needs to improve his conditioning, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Carter played 79 percent of the defensive snaps in Philadelphia's Week 2 win over Kansas City, so his stamina appears to be fine from that perspective. Even so, Fangio said both he and Carter have identified the need for the defensive tackle to get into better shape. It's been an odd start to the season for Carter, as he missed portions of training camp with a shoulder injury and was ejected before playing a snap in Week 1.
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