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The Philadelphia Eagles are thought to be sweating over Jalen Carter’s availability ahead of the Super Bowl.
The NFC champions will need all hands on deck when they face the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday after falling short in their last meeting and admittedly look like a much stronger team than the one that suffered a marginal defeat to the two-time reigning champs in 2023.
While their roster is as formidable as it gets, Carter, one of their most important defensive players, isn’t 100 percent.
The star defensive tackle has missed media availability in New Orleans for two consecutive days and was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday.
NBC’s John Clark noted having been told by Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio that the player is dealing with an illness that is spreading through the locker room, though he is hopeful he will be able to play on Sunday.
Jalen Carter Isn’t The Only Eagles Worry Heading Into Sunday
Should Carter fail to play, it will be a massive blow to the Eagles, as he has been key to their success this season.
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The former Georgia standout recorded 42 tackles, 12 of them for loss, and 4.5 sacks this season and made his first Pro Bowl as a second-year player.
He has kept up his form in the playoffs and, if he plays, will definitely be one to watch at Super Bowl 57.
Carter isn’t the only Eagles worry heading into the big game. Edge rusher Brandon Graham is looking to make a return after being out since Week 12, while linebacker Zack Baun practiced with a groin on Wednesday.
Wide receiver DeVonta Smith was also limited in Wednesday’s practice with a hamstring injury.
VIDEO: Eagles Superstar Jalen Carter Punched Commanders OL Tyler Biadasz In The Face So Hard That He Had to Be Helped Off The Field & Left The Game
Jalen Carter (Photo via Fox)
Jalen Carter might be in some serious trouble after his actions.
The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders met for the third time this season on Sunday, with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.
The Commanders put the league on notice after they dropped 45 points on the heavily favored Detroit Lions, while the Eagles squeaked out a 6-point victory over the Los Angeles Rams at a snowy Lincoln Financial Field.
Things would be much easier for the Eagles on Sunday.
With less than six minutes to play in the NFC Championship game, Jalen Carter would decide to make his presence felt after replay showed him decking Commanders offensive lineman Tyler Biadasz right in his face.
Luckily for him, he had on a helmet. Unlucky for him, the refs did not see him getting smacked, and no penalty flag was thrown.
Not to mention, the slap by Jalen Carter was so vicious that Biadasz had to be helped off the field.
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Will The NFL Come Down Hard On Jalen Carter?
Jalen Carter seemingly punched Washington Commanders offensive lineman Tyler Biadasz during the NFC Championship game.
He was not flagged.
Will the NFL come down hard on him?
Seeing as how they are playing in the Super Bowl, it is highly unlikely.
