Jalen Carter is third 2023 first-rounder to land second deal

The four-year extension includes $106 million guaranteed.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 281 min read

Jalen Carter gets his payday. And he's just the third 2023 first-round to land a monster second deal—after Texans DE Wil Via @AlbertBreer on X

What happened: The Philadelphia Eagles' agreement with Carter is worth $152 million and can reach $160 million. Will Anderson Jr. and Jack Campbell previously signed extensions with the Houston Texans and Detroit Lions, respectively.

Why it matters: The agreement keeps the No. 9 pick under contract through 2031 and removes another top selection from the 2023 class from the. Its $38 million annual value sets a new benchmark for defensive tackles entering the 2026 season.

By the numbers: Carter, Anderson and Campbell received extensions with $383 million in combined base value and $291.5 million guaranteed. Carter's deal averages $38 million annually, Anderson's averages $50 million and Campbell's averages $20.25 million.

What to watch: Watch the year-by-year cap structure and conditions governing Carter's additional $8 million in potential value.

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@AlbertBreer 2026-07-28T18:54:55.353738+00:00

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