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NFL·BREAKING·July 28, 2026 01:12 PM ET

Jalen Carter tops NFL defensive tackle pay scale at $38M

He clears No. 2 Jeffery Simmons by $2.8 million

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 281 min read
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Highest paid DTs in the NFL: 🏈Jalen Carter: $38M 🏈Jeffery Simmons: $35.2M 🏈Chris Jones: $31.75M 🏈Dexter Lawrence: $28M Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: The Philadelphia Eagles are signing Jalen Carter to a four-year, $152 million extension worth up to $160 million. The agreement includes $106 million guaranteed.

Why it matters: The guarantee gives Philadelphia a major long-term commitment at defensive tackle. Carter’s annual value establishes a new benchmark above the contracts for Simmons and Chris Jones.

By the numbers: Carter leads at $38 million annually, followed by Simmons at $35.2 million and Jones at $31.75 million. Milton Williams is fifth at $26 million.

What to watch: Carter and Philadelphia now head toward the 2026 season with the extension running through 2031.

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