ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 28: Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with Jordan Davis #90 after sacking Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Payments (not pictured) within the second quarter of the sport at Highmark Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Picture by Nic Antaya/Getty Photos) | Getty Photos
The Eagles made Jalen Carter the best paid DT in NFL historical past, and his teammates couldn’t include their pleasure for an achievement they really feel is well-deserved.
A number of gamers spoke to reporters following their first coaching camp and everybody was so joyful for the DT, with Jalen Hurts telling a comic story, Jordan Davis speaking about how deserving Carter is, and Saquon Barkley saying the deal displays how effectively the Eagles conduct enterprise.
Right here’s a few of what they stated:
Jalen Hurts
The quarterback stated that Carter is a good participant and an awesome competitor, and he’s actually joyful for the younger DT incomes this new contract.
Hurts went on to share that his spouse put a $5 invoice in his bag the primary day of coaching camp — an inside joke between the couple — so the QB took the cash and had jokes for Carter after his new deal was revealed.
"I took that five-dollar bill, and I went and gave it to Jalen Carter, and I smacked it on his chest, and I said, 'Let me put five on top of that.'" 😂 pic.twitter.com/C9o7dzcUIi
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) July 29, 2026
Carter later smiled actually massive when requested abut Hurts giving him the $5 invoice, and stated it saved falling out of his pocket all day, however now he’s received it safely at house. The DT additionally joked that it might most likely be value $500 if the QB would have signed it first.
On a critical observe, although, Carter referred to as Hurts “My guy” and talked about how they’ll sit collectively and have actual critical conversations, saying the QB is sort of a massive brother determine.
Jordan Davis
“I know he’s super excited about the whole process, and we always try to leave the league better than we found it — obviously, [Jalen Carter] reset the market. He’s the highest paid [DT] in NFL history, and that sets the bar for everybody else and the people behind him. So, I think that’s important and we love everything about it.”
Davis stated that Carter was enthusiastic about getting again to work and everybody is aware of the caliber of participant he’s, which is why he was drafted after which signed to a giant deal.
“Coming into the league, it’s a learning process. You have to learn to be a professional, you have to learn to navigate things — how to navigate problems we didn’t have in college, that we didn’t have in high school. Obviously, football is going to take care of itself, we have great coach in Coach Hurtt, but seeing him with all the off-the-field things, and seeing him persevere through everything he’s been through, that’s really the biggest thing that I can really give him a take away from.”
Davis’ massive factor was that he was happy with Carter, and he noticed the DT assault his rehab this offseason with intention and centered on getting wholesome.
Saquon Barkley
“[Jalen Carter] hasn’t even scratched — you guys don’t understand how scary it actually can be. So, I’m excited for him and his family and everything.”
Barkley commented that it was a giant contract however was additionally well-deserved, and he appears ahead to seeing the subsequent degree Carter takes issues to this season. He additionally was very complimentary to the Eagles and the way they deal with their enterprise relating to paying gamers.
“Something about this organization, something about Howie [Roseman], they just do it the right way in my opinion. There’s a reason this team’s been successful.”
Barkley went on to say that he and Dallas Goedert had been just lately speaking about being in 12 months 9, and the TE talked about solely lacking the playoffs one season of his profession. That’s all a mirrored image of how the group handles issues, together with their roster constructing and method to contracts — Barkley was additionally certain to notice that his compliments for the Eagles weren’t meant to be a diss towards the Giants.
“Obviously, Howie [Roseman] does a great job, but just from everybody up there on the top, it’s actually very impressive. And, if I ever became a GM or got enough money to own a team, I would run it how they do it here.”
Different feedback
DeVonta Smith
“I think it’s great. I like seeing guys get paid, and I told Howie [Roseman] he did a great job.”
Lane Johnson
“I was happy. I told him his rookie year that this is where he was headed. He had the potential to obviously be a great, dominating player in this league.”
Zack Baun
“The first thing I said was ‘Congratulations,’ and then I said, ‘They’re not paying you for what you did, but for what you’re about to do.‘”
