Defensive lineman Jalen Carter and linebacker Nolan Smith will not become unrestricted free agents for the Philadelphia Eagles next offseason.
That’s because the Eagles are exercising the fifth-year options in the contracts for both players.
First, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Monday evening the Eagles picked up Smith’s fifth-year option. That will pay Smith $13.7 million for the 2027 campaign.
The Athletic’s Zach Berman confirmed that report. Then minutes later, Berman wrote on social media the Eagles also picked up Carter’s fifth-year option.
According to Spotrac, Carter’s fifth-year option is worth $27.127 million. By picking up the option, the Eagles agreed to pay Carter that amount for the 2027 season.
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