Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter had an impressive rookie season last year, playing 563 snaps over 16 games. This amounted to an average of 35.8 snaps per game. With the retirement of Fletcher Cox, Carter is expected to see an increase in playing time this upcoming season. Cox had led all Eagles defensive tackles with 684 snaps in 15 games, averaging 45.6 snaps per game.
To prepare for the increase in playing time, Carter has been focused on improving his conditioning during the offseason. In an interview with Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Carter emphasized the importance of being in top condition for the upcoming season. He mentioned that while technique work is important, conditioning is often overlooked but crucial for a player’s overall performance on the field.
Carter made a strong impact as a rookie, finishing second in voting for defensive rookie of the year. He had an impressive start to the season with four sacks, seven quarterback hits, five tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles in the first eight games. However, his production dipped in the second half of the season, with only two sacks, two quarterback hits, and three tackles for loss in the final eight games.
Reflecting on his rookie year, Carter acknowledged that there are areas he needs to improve upon based on film study. He expressed a strong desire to be better than last year and is focused on continued growth and development as a player. While he hasn’t set specific goals for the upcoming season just yet, Carter is determined to enhance his conditioning and overall performance to make a significant impact on the field in 2024.
As Carter prepares for another year with the Eagles defense team, he understands that he will need to continue working hard if he wants to achieve his goals and become one of
