The Eagles are expected to have Carter (shoulders) available for their Week 17 game next Sunday in Buffalo, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
While continuing to rehab from procedures on both of his shoulders, Carter was sidelined for a third straight game in Saturday's 29-18 win over the Commanders. The third-year defensive tackle didn't practice in any fashion leading up to Saturday's contest, but the Eagles apparently anticipate him making enough progress in his recovery program to put an end to his absence in Week 17. If Carter is able to make it back for the matchup with the Bills, Byron Young would likely move back into a smaller role along Philadelphia's defensive line.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Will not play Saturday
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Carter (shoulders) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Commanders.
Carter hasnt played since Week 13 after having surgery on both of his shoulders in early December. With the 24-year-old still week-to-week, Byron Young will fill an expanded role on the defensive line for the third consecutive game.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Not practicing to begin week
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Carter (shoulders) was estimated as a non-participant for Tuesday's walk-through practice.
Carter continues to recover from surgery on both of his shoulders, which he underwent earlier this month. The standout defensive tackle has missed the Eagles' last two games, and his lack of activity to begin the week puts him in danger of sitting out a third straight contest Saturday versus the Commanders. Byron Young will continue to see an expanded role along the defensive line for as long as Carter is sidelined.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: DNP again Thursday
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Carter (shoulder) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
Carter was unable to upgrade his participation level for Thursday's practice after being unavailable for Wednesday's walkthrough. The defensive tackle missed his second game of the season last Monday, a game the Eagles lost to the Chargers in overtime. Carter will have just one more chance to upgrade his practice participation, and he's unlikely to be available for Sunday's game against the Raiders without an upgrade. If the Georgia product is unable to play, Byron Young will continue to see more defensive snaps.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Unlikely to play Monday
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Carter is expected to miss Monday's game at the Chargers after undergoing procedures on both of his shoulders this week, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The development has left Carter week-to-week, and Schefter also reports that while this may turn into a multi-week absence for the third-year pro, injured reserve doesn't appear to be an option for him for the time being. Through 11 games this season, Carter has tallied 32 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and six pass defenses. Byron Young figures to be the biggest beneficiary during Carter's absence alongside DTs Jordan Davis and Moro Ojomo.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Expected to play vs. Minnesota
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Carter (heel) is questionable to play against the Vikings on Sunday but is trending toward being available, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Carter was unable to suit up for Week 6 against the Giants due to a heel injury. The 2023 first-rounder registered an FP-LP-LP practice log this past week, which earned him the questionable tag for Week 7. Carter's return would be a welcome one for the Eagles' defensive front, though it would result in less rotational snaps for Byron Young and rookie fourth-rounder Ty Robinson.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Limited practice Thursday
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Carter (heel) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
Carter opened the week as a full participant at practice and expressed that he expects to play in Week 7. The defensive lineman missed the team's Week 6 loss to the Giants while dealing with a heel injury, and it's unclear if he suffered a setback Thursday. Carter will have one more chance to log a full practice Friday before the team travels to face the Vikings on Sunday.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Expects to play Week 7
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Carter (heel) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice and said that he'll play this Sunday versus the Vikings, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
Carter dealt with a heel injury last week and was unable to suit up on Thursday Night Football against the Giants. The heel issue appears to have improved significantly, and Carter said that a shoulder injury that has bothered him since training camp is doing better as well, per McManus. Carter thus seemed poised to move back to his usual starting role along the defensive line Sunday in Minnesota.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: No go for TNF
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Carter (heel) has been ruled out for Thursday night's contest against the Giants.
Carter first appeared on the injury report Wednesday with a heel injury, which will now force him to miss at least one game. In his absence, Za'Darius Smith and Byron Young stand to see an increase in workload on the defensive line versus New York.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Will play Week 2 vs. Kansas City
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The NFL announced Tuesday that Carter will receive a $57,222 fine for misconduct during last week's 24-20 win over the Cowboys, but the defensive lineman won't face a suspension and will be available to play Sunday in Kansas City, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Carter was ejected from the season opener without participating in a defensive play after he approached the Cowboys' offensive huddle on the opening drive and appeared to spit on quarterback Dak Prescott. Because Carter didn't play a single snap Week 1, the NFL is considering the 24-year-old to have already served a one-game suspension, though he'll be fined the equivalent of one game check. Carter has waived his right to appeal the punishment and will turn his focus to Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Limited in return to practice
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Carter (shoulder) was a limited participant in Monday's training camp practice.
Carter missed the first week of training camp due to a shoulder injury. He was limited to sideline work in Monday's return, but it's a positive sign for the 2023 first-rounder. The injury may keep Carter out of preseason games, with the goal for him to be fully healthy for the Eagles' regular-season opener against the Cowboys on Sept. 4.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Nursing shoulder injury
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Carter did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
The injury doesn't appear to be serious, as Carter has not been placed on the active/PUP list, but he could be held out of practices and preseason games to avoid aggravating his shoulder. Carter saw a significant increase in his snap count during his sophomore NFL campaign, and the 2023 first-rounder is expected to take on an even greater role on the Eagles' defensive front in the upcoming season.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Tallies 4.5 sacks in 2024
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Carter accrued 42 tackles (25 solo), including 4.5 sacks, and six passes defended across 16 regular-season games. He added nine tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, and three passes defended in four playoff appearances.
Carter emerged as one of the NFL's best interior defensive linemen during the 2024 regular season, improving his production in every category aside from a small step back in his sack number. The 2024 Pro Bowler proved dominant during the postseason, especially during the divisional-round win against the Rams when he logged two sacks and a game-sealing QB hurry on Matthew Stafford. Carter should set himself up for a massive contract extension if he logs another strong performance in the 2025 regular season.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Ready for Super Bowl LIX
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Carter practiced in full Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
Carter logged a trio of full practice sessions this week despite being listed with a groin injury. The standout second-year pro notched 4.5 sacks over 16 regular-season appearances this season, plus 2.0 sacks across three postseason games. Carter will fill his usual role at the helm of Philadelphia's interior defensive line, which may also receive a boost via the activation of Brandon Graham (elbow) from IR.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Resting in Week 18
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Carter (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Carter and a number of other starters were limited or held out of practice this week since the Eagles are locked in as the No. 2 seed in the NFC heading into the postseason. The 2023 first-round pick will finish his second NFL campaign with 42 tackles (25 solo), including 4.5 sacks, six pass defenses and two forced fumbles across 16 regular-season games. Thomas Booker and Moro Ojomo will see more snaps with the first-team defense Sunday due to Carter's absence.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Practices fully Thursday
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Carter (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
The defensive tackle was a limited participant Wednesday after appearing on the injury report with the shoulder issue. Carter played on 90 percent of the Eagles' defensive snaps in last week's win over the Panthers, logging three solo tackles. The second-year pro has yet to miss a game all year, and he appears on track to play again this Sunday against the Steelers.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Disruptive in road win
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Carter recorded four tackles (three solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 24-19 win at Baltimore.
The extent of Carter's impact in Week 13 doesn't fully register in the box score, as he was hurrying passes and hitting ball carriers in the background all evening. He demonstrated remarkable stamina as well, playing 70 of the Eagles' 71 defensive snaps Sunday. Though not necessarily on the IDP radar, he remains one of the best defensive linemen in football going into Week 14.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Could play Week 9
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Carter (back), who left Sunday's 38-31 win over the Commanders, could be available for Week 9 against the Cowboys, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Carter left Sunday's game with one tackle and did not return. He got some testing done after the game and the results were good enough -- according to McLane -- for Carter to have a chance of playing in Week 9. His practice participation over the week will shed further light on what direction he's trending ahead of the divisional showdown.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Will play vs. Dolphins
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Carter (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus Miami.
Carter was forced to sit out of Week 6 at the Jets with an ankle injury, but it looks like he'll be able to play through it in Week 7. He should start next to Fletcher Cox on Sunday versus the Dolphins.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Could miss Week 6
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Eagles head coach Nick Sirriani said Friday that Carter sustained an ankle injury during practice and that he doesn't think the issue will "keep him out very long," Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com reports.
That being said, Sirriani wouldn't commit to the rookie defensive tackle being available Sunday at the Jets. Philadelphia will release its final Week 6 injury report later Friday, which will clarify whether Carter carries a questionable or doubtful tag into Sunday's contest or is ruled out.
