ClutchPoints
The Philadelphia Eagles suddenly have a situation to monitor with star defensive lineman Jalen Carter ahead of Super Bowl 59 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The two championship teams have been taking part in all of the traditional stages leading up to the big game.
Carter (illness) missed his media availability on Wednesday, per Ian Rapoport on X, formerly Twitter. It’s uncertain at this time whether or not he participated in Eagles practice.
This is the first that has been heard about Carter having any issues before Sunday’s game, so the hope is that the illness is minor. For the moment, doesn’t appear to be anything that would prevent him from suiting up against the Chiefs.
As it’s been collectively great on the frontlines defensively for the Eagles all year, Carter is undoubtedly the Eagles’ most imposing pass rusher. His overall impact, and tendency to draw double-teams from opposing offensive lines has been a key ingredient to Vic Fangio’s success with the defense this season.
The No. 9 overall pick by the Eagles in the 2023 NFL Draft has put together a breakout campaign in Year 2, recording 42 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. His performances throughout the playoffs have been game-altering. He has nine tackles (two for a loss), five QB hits, three pass deflections and a forced fumble in Philadelphia’s wins over the Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams and Washington Commanders.
Considering what’s at stake, it’s safe to say that Carter and the Eagles are going to do whatever possible for him to recover quickly for Sunday.
The post Eagles’ Jalen Carter dealt illness as Super Bowl 59 approaches appeared first on ClutchPoints.
