Eagles Land Jalen Carter's 4-Year Mega Deal | Highest-Paid Interior D Line in NFL History
Philadelphia Eagles have just agreed to a four-year extension with defensive tackle Jalen Carter, securing the star player’s future and setting a new benchmark for interior defensive linemen. The deal, worth over $152 million in guaranteed bonuses and salaries, marks Carter as the highest-paid player inside the trenches.
Carter's new contract includes several unique features: significant weight bonus payouts, generous option bonuses, and strong guarantees spread across multiple years, making the first four years nearly 100% secured. According to reporting by ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports), Carter’s base value of $152 million makes this his most lucrative deal yet.
Key Components of Jalen Carter's Deal
The four-year extension has a base value of $152 million, averaging $38 million a year. Key elements include:
- $40.85057 million in guarantees for the first two years, due to fully guaranteed bonuses and salaries.
- Option bonuses of up to $33.39 million for 2029, with total potential value reaching $160 million.
No-strings Attached Bonuses
Bonuses within the deal include:
- $500,000 offseason workout bonuses in both 2027 and 2028, fully guaranteed (but earned).
- $1.34 million per-performance bonus for each of the six years, with guarantees totaling over $6 million.
How It Benefits Jalen Carter
Having more than half his salary and bonuses locked in, including injury-related guarantees, Carter’s financial security is greatly increased. His base salary ranges from $1.26 million to $1.35 million over the next six years, with weight bonuses of $250,000 each year also coming with full guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question?
Carter’s deal is worth how much in total guarantees?
Total guarantees amount to over $152 million, including base salaries and various bonuses that are fully or partially guaranteed annually through 2028.