Jalen Carter

Philadelphia Eagles, Defensive Tackle
Age: 24y-11m-1d (Apr 04, 2001)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Georgia
Drafted: Round 1 (#9 overall), 2023
Agent(s): Drew Rosenhaus (Rosenhaus Sports)
2026 Cap Hit

$6,938,300

2026 Cash

$3,723,570

Career Earnings

$18,034,115

2023-2027 Rookie (CURRENT)

Jalen Carter signed a 4 year, $21,806,014 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $12,858,919 signing bonus, $21,806,014 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,451,504. In 2026, Carter will earn a base salary of $1,145,000 and a roster bonus of $2,578,570, while carrying a cap hit of $6,938,300 and a dead cap value of $6,938,277.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $21,806,014
Average Salary:
$5,451,504
Signing Bonus:
$12,858,919
GTD at Sign:
$21,806,014
Total GTD:
$21,806,014
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2023 22 $3,964,730 1.76% $13,608,920 $13,608,920 $21,806,014
2024 23 $4,955,920 1.94% $1,741,190 $15,350,110 $17,841,284
2025 24 $5,898,735 2.11% $2,684,005 $18,034,115 $12,837,012
2026 25 $6,938,300 2.30% $3,723,570 $21,757,685 $6,938,277
2027 26
Club
 $27,127,000 8.40% $27,127,000 $48,884,685 -
2028 27
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2023 22 $750,000 $3,214,730 - - $3,964,730 1.76% $21,806,014
2024 23 $915,000 $3,214,730 $826,190 - $4,955,920 1.94% $17,841,284
2025 24 $972,774 $3,214,730 $1,702,380 $8,851 $5,898,735 2.11% $12,837,012
2026 25 $1,145,000 $3,214,730 $2,578,570 - $6,938,300 2.30% $6,938,277
2027 26
Club
 $27,127,000 - - - $27,127,000 8.40% -
2028 27
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2023 22 $750,000 $12,858,920 - - $13,608,920 $13,608,920 $48,884,685
2024 23 $915,000 - $826,190 - $1,741,190 $15,350,110 $35,275,765
2025 24 $972,774 - $1,702,380 $8,851 $2,684,005 $18,034,115 $33,534,575
2026 25 $1,145,000 - $2,578,570 - $3,723,570 $21,757,685 $30,850,570
2027 26
Club
 $27,127,000 - - - $27,127,000 $48,884,685 $27,127,000
Contract Notes
  • Fully Guaranteed
  • 5th-Year option available in 2027 (escalated per 1 Pro Bowl)
  • Roster Bonuses due at training camp, fully guaranteed
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$18,034,115

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 22
Active
$13,608,920
$13,608,920
2024 23
Active
$1,741,190
$15,350,110
 Champion Nfc Pro Bowl:DT All NFL (2nd)
2025 24
Active
$2,684,005
$18,034,115
 Nfc Pro Bowl:DT
Total      
$18,034,115
$18,034,115
2026 25
Active
$3,723,570
2027 26
Active / Club
$27,127,000
Total
$48,884,685

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,637,774 $12,858,920 $2,528,570 - $8,851 - $18,034,115
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
22
$750,000
$12,858,920
$13,608,920
$13,608,920
2024
23
$915,000
$826,190
$1,741,190
$15,350,110
2025
24
$972,774
$1,702,380
$8,851
$2,684,005
$18,034,115
Total
$2,637,774
$12,858,920
$2,528,570
$8,851
$18,034,115
$18,034,115
2026
25
$1,145,000
$2,578,570
$3,723,570
2027
26
$27,127,000
$27,127,000
Total
$30,909,774
$12,858,920
$5,107,140
$8,851
$48,884,685

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,637,774 $12,858,920 $2,528,570 - $8,851 - $18,034,115
  • Sep 26, 2025 Fined $11,593 Taunting against Los Angeles (LAR)
  • Sep 09, 2025 Fined $57,222 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Dallas (DAL)
  • Jan 31, 2025 Fined $17,445 Fighting against Washington (WAS)
  • Dec 20, 2024 Fined $11,817 Fighting against Washington (WAS)
  • Dec 08, 2023 Fined $16,937 Late Hit against San Francisco (SF)
  • Nov 24, 2023 Fined $11,473 Unnecessary Roughness against Kansas City (KC)
  • May 04, 2023 Signed a 4 year $21.8 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Apr 27, 2023 Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 1 (#9 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 26, 2025 Taunting against Los Angeles (LAR) $11,593
Sep 09, 2025 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Dallas (DAL) $57,222
Jan 31, 2025 Fighting against Washington (WAS) $17,445
Dec 20, 2024 Fighting against Washington (WAS) $11,817
Dec 08, 2023 Late Hit against San Francisco (SF) $16,937
Nov 24, 2023 Unnecessary Roughness against Kansas City (KC) $11,473
Fines: 6 $126,487
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 PHI 11 11 639 60.68 3 33 21 12 0 0
2024 PHI 16 15 831 71.89 5 42 25 17 2 0
2023 PHI 16 1 563 49.08 6 33 20 13 2 0

Calculated Market Value

$21.0M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 4 years, $84,038,400
  • Avg. Salary: $21,009,600
  • NFL Rank: 98

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2028
  • Avg. Salary: $5,451,504
  • NFL Rank: 384

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Jalen Carter to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Dexter Lawrence 4 $87,500,000 $21,875,000 25
Osa Odighizuwa 4 $80,000,000 $20,000,000 26
Alim McNeill 4 $97,000,000 $24,250,000 24
Christian Barmore 4 $83,000,000 $20,750,000 24
Averages 4 $86,875,000 $21,718,750 24.8

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Carter's current age (24), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
5 $106,821,235 $21,364,247

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Carter statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, QB Hurries/Gm, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % Tackles/Gm Sacks/Gm Stops/Gm QB Hurries/Gm Rating
Dexter Lawrence
2021-2022
 94.12 70.60 1.94 0.31 2.19 1.97 80.35
Osa Odighizuwa
2023-2024
 100.00 66.77 1.50 0.22 1.65 2.06 74.75
Alim McNeill
2022-2023
 88.24 67.80 1.13 0.20 1.43 1.53 79.15
Christian Barmore
2022-2023
 79.41 51.95 1.89 0.41 2.00 1.78 76.20
Average 90.44 64.28 1.62 0.29 1.82 1.84 77.61
Jalen Carter
2024-2025
 79.41 66.22 1.70 0.28 1.63 2.44 67.10
Pct Change -12.20 3.02 4.94 -3.45 -10.44 32.61 -13.54
Median Prime % Change -3.45%
Average Prime % Change 0.13%

Calculated Market Value: Jalen Carter

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
4 years, $84,038,400 $21,009,600
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