Eagles 2025 training camp preview: Interior defensive line

The article previews the Philadelphia Eagles' interior defensive linemen heading into training camp, focusing primarily on Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis.

Jalen Carter, despite lacking eye-popping statistics, was a dominant force on the interior defensive line throughout the season, constantly facing double teams. His performance earned him his first Pro Bowl selection and All-Pro honors. He made critical plays in the Divisional Round playoff game against the Rams, sacking Matthew Stafford on third down and forcing an off-target throw on fourth down to save the Eagles' season. Carter was also a major factor in the Eagles' defensive line overwhelming the Chiefs' offensive line in the Super Bowl, often occupying their two best linemen and creating favorable one-on-one matchups for teammates.

Carter addressed conditioning concerns from his rookie season by playing the most snaps among all interior defensive linemen in the NFL during the 2024 season (1,068 snaps). His heavy workload and the constant attention he draws from opposing offenses make him indispensable to the Eagles' defense; the team is considered vulnerable if he gets injured. Carter is entering his third NFL season and will be eligible for a contract extension afterwards. The article states that if he continues his trajectory as a budding superstar, he will command a significant, well-deserved contract that will impact the Eagles' salary cap.

Regarding Jordan Davis, the article notes that he played 445 snaps (including playoffs) during the 2024 season, averaging 21.2 snaps per game. This ranked him as the fourth-most utilized interior defensive lineman on the Eagles' roster for that season.