Eagles' Jalen Carter: Dominates in Wednesday's practice
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Carter (shoulder) participated in the Eagles' joint practice with the Browns on Wednesday.
Carter has been limited to sideline work due to a shoulder injury, but he was active in team drills during Wednesday's practice and made his presence felt at the line of scrimmage. The 2023 first-rounder is coming off a strong sophomore campaign in which he logged 42 tackles (25 solo), including 4.5 sacks, six pass defenses and two forced fumbles across 16 regular-season games. Carter will be the focal point of the Eagles' defensive front that includes Jordan Davis andMoro Ojomo, and edge rushers Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith (concussion).
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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.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Tending to ankle injury
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Carter (ankle) did not participate at practice Thursday.
Carter practiced in full to start the week Wednesday, so he presumably picked up the ankle issue during practice. If he can't get back onto the practice field Friday, he may be in danger of missing Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Jets.
