Orlovsky expects Jalen Carter's defensive line to dominate again

He sees top-five potential for the defense.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 291 min read

This DL should be dominant. Again. Via @danorlovsky7 on X

What happened: Carter agreed to a four-year, $152 million extension through 2031. The deal includes $106 million guaranteed and can reach $160 million.

Why it matters: The contract makes Carter the NFL's highest-paid defensive tackle entering the 2026 season. It also removes a future extension decision from Philadelphia's offseason agenda.

By the numbers: The base value averages $38 million per year, while the maximum value averages $40 million. Guarantees represent 69.7% of the $152 million base.

What to watch: Attention turns to Carter's training-camp workload and Philadelphia's defensive rotation before the 2026 opener.

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@danorlovsky7 2026-07-29T00:10:17.582719+00:00

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