Questionable
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 12/28/2025
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
32
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2.0
INT
0
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0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Even with the depth of the Eagles' defense, Carter emerged as a near every-down player in 2024. He lined up primarily as a defensive tackle and his biggest impact was the ability to draw double teams to free up other key pass rushers such as Josh Sweat, Milton Williams and Nolan Smith. That isn't to say he didn't make a statistical impact of his own, increasing his total tackles and quarterback pressures (jump from 50 to 75, per PFF) relative to his rookie season. Given his fit in Philadelphia's scheme, it's fair to question whether Carter's fantasy impact will ever match that of his impact on the field. However, his ability to get to the quarterback suggests there's more sack production in his future. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $21.81 million contract with the Eagles in May of 2023.
Likely to return in Week 17
The Eagles are expected to have Carter (shoulders) available for their Week 17 game next Sunday in Buffalo, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
While continuing to rehab from procedures on both of his shoulders, Carter was sidelined for a third straight game in Saturday's 29-18 win over the Commanders. The third-year defensive tackle didn't practice in any fashion leading up to Saturday's contest, but the Eagles apparently anticipate him making enough progress in his recovery program to put an end to his absence in Week 17. If Carter is able to make it back for the matchup with the Bills, Byron Young would likely move back into a smaller role along Philadelphia's defensive line.
While continuing to rehab from procedures on both of his shoulders, Carter was sidelined for a third straight game in Saturday's 29-18 win over the Commanders. The third-year defensive tackle didn't practice in any fashion leading up to Saturday's contest, but the Eagles apparently anticipate him making enough progress in his recovery program to put an end to his absence in Week 17. If Carter is able to make it back for the matchup with the Bills, Byron Young would likely move back into a smaller role along Philadelphia's defensive line.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Carter fell to ninth in the 2023 NFL Draft, where the Eagles were happy to add him to their group of young Georgia defenders. He started just a single game as a rookie but had a significant enough rotation role (48 percent of defensive snaps) to show off his talent, finishing second in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting. Carter was third on the team in sacks (6.0) and third in tackles for a loss (eight), adding 33 total tackles, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown. His importance to the Eagles should grow in his second season with Fletcher Cox retired and 35-year-old Brandon Graham's role likely to shrink.
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Sitting out Saturday
Carter (shoulders) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Commanders.
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Not practicing to begin week
Carter (shoulders) was estimated as a non-participant for Tuesday's walk-through practice.
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Ruled out again
Carter (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.
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DNP again Thursday
Carter (shoulder) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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DNP to open week
Carter (shoulder) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.
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Asked to improve conditioning
Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Carter needs to improve his conditioning, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Carter played 79 percent of the defensive snaps in Philadelphia's Week 2 win over Kansas City, so his stamina appears to be fine from that perspective. Even so, Fangio said both he and Carter have identified the need for the defensive tackle to get into better shape. It's been an odd start to the season for Carter, as he missed portions of training camp with a shoulder injury and was ejected before playing a snap in Week 1.
Carter played 79 percent of the defensive snaps in Philadelphia's Week 2 win over Kansas City, so his stamina appears to be fine from that perspective. Even so, Fangio said both he and Carter have identified the need for the defensive tackle to get into better shape. It's been an odd start to the season for Carter, as he missed portions of training camp with a shoulder injury and was ejected before playing a snap in Week 1.