Comparing the Top-Paid DTs Amid Jalen Carter Deal
Summary
The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive tackle Jalen Carter to a four-year contract worth $152 million, making him the highest-paid player at his position with $38 million per year. The article compares Carter's contract and performance to other top-paid defensive tackles in the NFL.Key Facts
- Jalen Carter's contract pays him $38 million annually, the most for a defensive tackle.
- Carter has 13.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, and 108 tackles in three NFL seasons.
- Jeffery Simmons of the Tennessee Titans earns $35.2 million per year and has 42.5 sacks in seven seasons.
- Chris Jones from the Kansas City Chiefs makes $31.7 million yearly, with 87.5 sacks and three Super Bowl wins.
- Dexter Lawrence is paid $28 million annually by the Cincinnati Bengals and has 30.5 sacks in seven seasons.
- Milton Williams earns $26 million per year with the New England Patriots and helped them reach the Super Bowl last season.
- All these players have shown durability by missing few games in their careers except for some injury-related absences.
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