The Linc - Forecasting Jalen Carter’s future contract extension

Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/23/25.

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Yes, Jalen Carter’s extension will be over $40M a year… and worth it - Philly Cover Corner
Most view Chris Jones as the best DT in the league and he is statistically, but Carter is right with him. Both face double-team rates above 70%, well ahead of the other top contract guys, and both still produce at a silly rate. Carter is first in forced fumbles, batted passes, and TFLs, second in hits and hurries, a near 13% win rate and over 10% pressure rate. And you don’t need stats if you just watch him to see how absolutely dominant he is and how much better he makes the line around him (Milt made way more money because of Jalen). While you can argue Jones may be the better player right now, what I don’t think you can argue is who will be the more valuable contract. Carter is going to sign his extension at age 25 (including his 5th year option), five full years ahead of Chris Jones’ massive deal.

Adoree’ Jackson said watching the Eagles’ rookie cornerbacks thrive last season made him smile - BGN
The Eagles added veteran CB Adoree’ Jackson to the secondary, and he spoke to reporters after arriving to Philly to sign his new contract. He considered signing with the Eagles the last time he hit free agency coming out of Tennessee, but explained that he chose the Giants because of the familiarity with so many players and staff. Jackson named guys like Saquon Barkley and James Bradberry as reasons he signed with New York, but noted he didn’t talk to Bradberry before signing with the Eagles. Jackson did, however, talk to Barkley, and the RB told him that everyone in that locker room competes at everything they do, and that was all his former teammate needed to hear. Jackson said that whether it’s rock paper scissors, cards, or swimming, he wants to compete and be around guys who feel the same way.

Roob’s Observations: A critical roster question the Eagles need to answer - NBCSP
1. Losing Fred Johnson is an under-rated significant loss because Big Fred played well in his five starts this past year – one at right tackle, four at left tackle – and his departure leaves the Eagles without a clear successor as that third tackle who can play on either side. Johnson, who turns 28 in June, signed a one-year deal with the Jaguars, where he’ll get an opportunity to compete for a starting spot, something he obviously wasn’t going to get here. Who are the candidates to replace him? Brett Toth has been on and off the Eagles’ roster and practice squad since 2019 – and has also spent time with the Cards and Panthers – but he’s only started one meaningful game in his career, and that was in 2023 in Carolina. But he’s a Jeff Stoutland favorite and can play...