Eagles' Jalen Carter Talks Joint Practice Altercations

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was involved in a joint practice altercation with the New England Patriots' field goal unit on Wednesday.

Key points

• The Eagles will open up their regular-season schedule with a Week 1 matchup against the Washington Commanders on Sept.
• Carter agreed to a four-year, 152 million contract extension with the Eagles earlier this offseason, making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history.
• This altercation came just one day after Carter discussed his intentions to "bring an edge" to joint practices.
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• If I was to obtain in any altercations, I don't try to start them.

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"I come out and play my game and have fun and try to play my game and bring an edge to where it gives a boost to the whole D-line, defense, whole team, " Carter remarked, via team insider Zach Berman of The Athletic. "If I was to obtain in any altercations, I don't try to start them. I just try to finish them. I just move on with my day."

Carter agreed to a four-year, 152 million contract extension with the Eagles earlier this offseason, making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history. He's entering his fourth season since joining the franchise as the No. 9 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

For context, the Eagles will open up their regular-season schedule with a Week 1 matchup against the Washington Commanders on Sept. 13.

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