{"id":376958,"date":"2025-09-18T05:56:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T05:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/376958\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T05:56:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T05:56:14","slug":"eagles-jalen-carter-working-his-butt-off-but-not-why-you-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/376958\/","title":{"rendered":"Eagles\u2019 Jalen Carter \u2018working his butt off,\u2019 but not why you expect"},"content":{"rendered":"

The post Eagles\u2019 Jalen Carter \u2018working his butt off,\u2019 but not why you expect<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> defensive tackle Jalen Carter<\/a> started the season on a controversial note after spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott just six seconds into their opening game.<\/p>\n

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He was immediately ejected from the game but luckily escaped suspension.<\/p>\n

In Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Carter contributed three quarterback hits and two tackles, playing 48 of 60 snaps. He, however, also hurt his shoulder during the game. He is reportedly questionable for Week 3 against the Los Angeles Rams<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said it\u2019s not a cause for concern<\/a>, saying it\u2019s \u201cnot going to slow him down too much,\u201d according to a report from NBC Sports Philadelphia\u2019s Reuben Frank.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia coach Nick Sirianni<\/a>, meanwhile, said the 24-year-old Carter has been \u201cworking his butt off,\u201d<\/a> not to heal his shoulder but \u201cto be in the best shape of his life.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe know that if we\u2019re in great shape, then we can play with relentless effort and we can play with great detail,\u201d said Sirianni, as quoted by The Athletic\u2019s Zach Berman.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s always a work in progress for every player throughout the year, just to get yourself into game shape. Getting yourself into game shape and then maintaining it because there is no substitute for the games. You can run as many gassers as you want, or be on the versa-climber, or the bike as much as you want, but there is no substitute for playing in the game. You get in better shape as you play.\u201d<\/p>\n

Carter has struggled with his conditioning in training camp after an impressive sophomore campaign in 2024. He tallied 25 solo tackles and was named to the Pro Bowl and All-Pro Second Team. He also won his first Super Bowl ring.<\/p>\n

Sirianni, who recently heaped praise on quarterback Jalen Hurts<\/a>, underscored the importance of optimal preparation in staying fit, especially for a young player like Carter.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThat\u2019s what you\u2019re trying to focus on. Whether we do long drives or whether we do a conditioning drill as far as the way we play, because there\u2019s no substitute for playing live scenarios. You just try to simulate that as much as you possibly can,\u201d added Sirianni.<\/p>\n

Related: Eagles bold predictions for Week 3 clash against Rams<\/a><\/p>\n

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