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Eagles Face Reality Check on Veteran Defensive Tackle's Future

Philadelphia Eagles evaluate the future of 25-year-old defensive tackle Jalen Carter amid roster decisions.

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The Philadelphia Eagles are facing a difficult reality regarding the future of 25-year-old defensive tackle Jalen Carter after the 2025 NFL season. [1] Head coach Nick Sirianni and General Manager Howie Roseman have committed to defensive tackles Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter as central figures for the team's defense. [2] The Eagles' defense is predicted to have the best performance in the NFL during the 2026 season. [3] During 2026 training camp, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw double-digit interceptions while learning the new West Coast offense. [4] Rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon, a first-round pick, missed minicamp and a large portion of training camp due to a hamstring injury, then played one preseason game with three catches for three yards and was involved in an interception. [5] The Philadelphia Eagles finished the 2025 NFL season with an 11-6 record, won the NFC East, and lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round. [6] The Philadelphia Eagles' defense is considered to have top-3 potential, with All-Pro caliber players at every level including defensive tackle Jalen Carter, linebacker Zack Baun, and cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. [7] Defensive tackle Jordan Davis earned the team captain patch for the 2026 season for the first time. [8]
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  1. The Philadelphia Eagles are facing a difficult reality regarding the future of 25-year-old defensive tackle Jalen Carter after the 2025 NFL season. · Yahoo! Sports
  2. Head coach Nick Sirianni and General Manager Howie Roseman have committed to defensive tackles Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter as central figures for the team's defense. · Yahoo! Sports
  3. The Eagles' defense is predicted to have the best performance in the NFL during the 2026 season. · Yahoo! Sports
  4. During 2026 training camp, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw double-digit interceptions while learning the new West Coast offense. · ESPN
  5. Rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon, a first-round pick, missed minicamp and a large portion of training camp due to a hamstring injury, then played one preseason game with three catches for three yards and was involved in an interception. · ESPN
  6. The Philadelphia Eagles finished the 2025 NFL season with an 11-6 record, won the NFC East, and lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round. · ESPN
  7. The Philadelphia Eagles' defense is considered to have top-3 potential, with All-Pro caliber players at every level including defensive tackle Jalen Carter, linebacker Zack Baun, and cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. · ESPN
  8. Defensive tackle Jordan Davis earned the team captain patch for the 2026 season for the first time. · Yahoo! Sports
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