DT Rumors: Eagles, Pats, Panthers, Colts

The Eagles shelled out significant long-term commitments to defensive tackles Jalen Carter (four years, $152MM) and Jordan Davis (three years, $78MM) during the offseason, which could make retaining impending free agent D-tackle Moro Ojomo a challenge. Combining those factors with the Eagles’ 2-7 start, Ojomo looks like a logical trade chip as Tuesday’s deadline draws closer. The Eagles have rebuffed interest in Ojomo, though, and some around the NFL wonder if they could extend him and eventually trade Carter, Albert Breer of SI.com writes. An acquiring team would likely have to pay a steep price to snag Carter, who is under control 2031. Philadelphia exercised Carter’s fifth-year option last spring, meaning the two-time Pro Bowler will earn a $27.1MM salary next season. Carter’s mega extension won’t kick in until 2028.

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