Carter's Eagles Deal Includes $250K Weight Bonus

The Philadelphia Eagles have secured defensive tackle Jalen Carter with a record‑setting deal that includes a $250,000 yearly weight bonus, an uncommon clause in NFL contracts. The bonus is tied to the player’s weight, though the exact limit and timing for compliance remain undisclosed. forestarrow.rest

Carter is officially listed at 314 pounds—his weight at the 2023 Scouting Combine—and was nine pounds heavier at his Pro Day the following month. The Eagles’ inclusion of the weight incentive reflects their desire to keep him within a specified maximum.