Jalen Carter's Eagles future enters a major contract pressure point

Jalen Carter's future in Philadelphia is becoming one of the Eagles' most important long-term roster decisions. The team exercised Carter's fifth-year option, keeping the star defensive tackle under contract through 2027, but no long-term extension has been announced. NFL.com has identified Carter as a candidate for a major new contract, while earlier offseason reporting indicated that Philadelphia received trade inquiries about him. The Eagles have not said they are actively shopping Carter, and no trade has been announced. With training camp beginning, the question is whether Philadelphia moves early to secure a defensive cornerstone or waits before committing record-level money.