Five-dollar joke caps Jalen Carter’s record payday

$106 million of the deal is guaranteed.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 291 min read

"I took that five-dollar bill, and I went and gave it to Jalen Carter, and I smacked it on his chest, and I said, 'Let m Via @Eagles on X

What happened: A five-dollar bill was pressed to Jalen Carter’s chest with the line, “Let me put five on top of that.” His four-year extension runs through 2031.

Why it matters: The contract puts Carter atop the NFL defensive tackle pay scale at age 24. It resolves a major long-term roster question before the 2026 season.

By the numbers: Four years, $152 million; $106 million guaranteed; up to $160 million; $38 million average annual value.

What to watch: Carter’s 2026 performance will carry the benchmark set by the NFL’s new top salary at his position.

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@Eagles 2026-07-29T16:36:24.047334+00:00

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