The Brief The Eagles signed DT Jalen Carter to a historic multi-year contract extension on Tuesday. The extension promises Carter, 25, up to $160M over 4 years, with $106 guaranteed. Carter was drafted by the Eagles with the 9th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. The Philadelphia Eagles signed DT Jalen Carter to a historic multi-year contract extension, the team announced on Tuesday. Drafted by the Eagles with the 9th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft out of the University of Georgia, Carter has become a force on Philadelphia's defensive front.