Jalen Carter’s reputation as a game-wrecker now comes with a growing cost. The Eagles star defender finds himself under the NFL’s microscope once again, with discipline trailing dominance. With a tough game ahead, Carter must balance strength with self-control.
The 22-year-old’s fines are piling up fast. The latest came after Week 3, when the NFL docked him $11,593 for taunting following a blocked field goal against the Rams, bringing his 2025 total to $68,815. Just weeks earlier, he was fined $57,222 and suspended one game for spitting on Dak Prescott before kickoff in Week 1.
That’s just this season.
In 2024, Carter was fined $11,817 for striking Connor Heyward in Week 15, and $17,445 for an open-handed slap on Tyler Biadasz during the NFC Championship. The pattern is clea