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Eagles' star DT admits lingering issue ahead of crucial Giants rematch

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The Eagles’ locker room is a cocktail of emotions this week. It’s a mix of sweat, determination, and also the faint, lingering pain of a 34-17 humiliation. Just over two weeks passed since the Giants stormed the Eagles' division party. The same team is back on the schedule again. Can the Eagles dominate and prove the first result was a fluke?

The answer may hinge on the health of a 314-pound cornerstone. Star defensive tackle Jalen Carter, the engine of the Eagles' defense, admitted on October 24 that he is not fully healthy.

Jalen Crater's Concerning Admission

Carter was blunt when asked if his shoulder and heel issues were behind him.