Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (illness) put in another full practice on Friday and was removed from the final injury report for Super Bowl LIX this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Carter was feeling under the weather earlier this week and was listed as limited in practice on Wednesday, and he also missed several of the Super Bowl media sessions. However, the 23-year-old former ninth overall pick out of Georgia appears to be just fine now and will be ready to go for Sunday's big game against KC. It's good news for the Eagles interior defensive line, as Carter has been a key player for the top-ranked Philly defense in his second year in the NFL. He had 4.5 sacks and 25 solo tackles in 16 regular-season games and has added two sacks, three solo tackles, two tackles for loss, five QB hits, three pass breakups and a forced fumble in three playoff games.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (illness) was feeling better on Thursday and was listed as a full participant after he was limited on Wednesday. Carter hasn't been at either of the media availabilities for Super Bowl LIX this week because of his illness, although his return to a full practice on Thursday means he shouldn't have any problems playing this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. It was reported on Thursday that several other Eagles players are dealing with similar illnesses, but Carter is the only one that appears on the injury report because of it. Philly is going to need the 23-year-old's pass-rushing skills on Sunday to try and slow down quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Carter has been extremely productive in three playoff games this year, recording nine tackles (three solo), two sacks, three pass breakups and a forced fumble.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter (illness) missed his media availability on Wednesday due to an illness, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Philadelphia has yet to release a practice report for Wednesday, so it remains to be seen if he took part in the first official session of the week. Needless to say, it would take a lot for a player to miss the Super Bowl, so it would be a shocking development if he wasn't ready to suit up against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The 23-year-old made his first Pro Bowl roster and earned a second-team All-Pro nod in just his second NFL season this year and will be a major factor in whether the Eagles can limit Patrick Mahomes by providing pressure against the Chiefs' stout interior offensive line. UPDATE: Carter was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (coach's decision) and linebacker Zack Baun (coach's decision) are officially inactive for Sunday's Week 18 contest against the New York Giants. Both players had been listed as doubtful, so their absence this weekend was widely expected. After all, the Eagles' plan to rest many key starters has been well-documented. Carter finishes the regular season with 42 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles through 16 games. Meanwhile, Baun was one of the NFL's top tacklers and premier IDP weapons with 150 tackles, 3.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one interception. Thomas Booker IV and Oren Burks are candidates to replace Carter and Baun, respectively.
Jalen Carter Questionable To Return Versus Tampa Bay
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (cramps) exited during the second half of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is officially questionable to return. At the time of his departure, Carter had registered one tackle and one pass defended. The Eagles are leaving the door open for Carter to return today, but in the event that he remains sidelined, we should get more info on his status after the game ends. Thomas Booker IV is expected to earn more snaps until Carter can return.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (ankle) has been officially ruled out for the Week 6 matchup against the New York Jets. This is a shame considering how well Carter has been playing this season. Carter picked up the ankle injury during practice, but head coach Nick Sirianni doesn't believe it's going to be a long term issue. It seems like the Eagles are taking the cautious approach here with their young tackle. In his absence, Fletcher Cox and Jordan Davis figure to handle a majority of the snaps at the tackle spot.
Philadelphia Eagles rookie defensive tackle Jalen Carter (ankle) and cornerback Darius Slay (knee) are both expected to miss the Week 6 game against the New York Jets. Carter is dealing with an ankle sprain that he suffered in practice this week, but it isn't considered serious, so he will likely be back in Week 7 in a showdown with the Miami Dolphins. Slay's injury isn't considered serious, either, so he should also have a chance to play next weekend against Miami. Carter leads the Eagles D in QB pressures (23), hurries (17) and sacks (3.5) in his first five NFL games. Slay is Philly's most important cornerback, so the Jets offense will be catching a break this weekend if both Carter and Slay are inactive. Still, fantasy managers should leave the Eagles defense/special teams unit in their starting lineups.
Jalen Carter Faces Most Sack-Prone Quarterback in Week 4
DT Jalen Carter and the Philadelphia Eagles face the league's most sack-prone quarterback, the Washington Commanders' Sam Howell, in Week 4. Howell has been sacked 19 times in three games, six more than any other quarterback. Last week, Howell was sacked nine times by the Buffalo Bills. Going back to Howell's first career start in Week 18 of last season, Howell has been sacked three or more times in each of the past four weeks. The Commanders' pass blocking is rated as mediocre by PFF, but Howell's sack tendency is also influenced by his high average time to throw and reluctance to get rid of the football. Howell is taking 2.9 seconds from snap to release on average, which is the ninth longest amongst starting quarterbacks. Carter and his teammates are strong starts in this favorable matchup.
Philadelphia Eagles rookie defensive tackle Jalen Carter is a candidate to win Defensive Rookie of the Year, in the opinion of ESPN's Dan Graziano. Carter was seen as maybe the most talented prospect in this year's draft, but he fell to ninth overall due to an off-the-field incident. He's been the talk of the Eagles' training camp, and coaches and teammates think he's ready to make an impact that reflects the ability of a No. 1 overall pick. The 22-year-old should be disruptive on the interior of the defensive line immediately, and some around the team have compared him to the Rams' Aaron Donald. It should help that Carter is surrounding by many former college teammates in Philly. Carter is a major building block of the future for the Eagles' defensive line. However, it doesn't necessarily mean he'll be valuable right away in IDP fantasy leagues.
The Eagles selected Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The 22-year-old had plenty of hype heading into Thursday night, especially after an impactful collegiate career that included multiple national championships. While Carter may make an immediate impact for a Super Bowl-contending team, his off-the-field legal issue involving a deadly car crash is a cause for concern.
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