Jalen Carter injury update: Eagles get massive bad news on star DT's status for Week 14 vs Chargers

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Jalen Carter injury update: Eagles get massive bad news on star DT's status for Week 14 vs Chargers (Credit: IMAGN)

The Philadelphia Eagles' 2025 NFL season just took a bad turn after the latest Jalen Carter news. The defending Super Bowl champions will visit the LA Chargers at SoFi Stadium to try to bounce back after losing their last two games.

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They will do so without the second-year defensive tackle, a key member of their defense. There's a lot at stake for the Eagles on Monday night, and they will take the field without one of their best players.

Jalen Carter injury update

Carter has dealt with shoulder issues for most of the 2025 NFL season. He underwent surgery on both shoulders on Monday, which will keep him sidelined for the Chargers duel. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Georgia product is receiving treatment on both shoulders and is considered week to week.

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"Eagles DT Jalen Carter is out for Monday night’s game vs. the Chargers after undergoing a procedure this past Monday on both his shoulders," Schefter reported, citing sources. "Carter now is undergoing treatment on both shoulders, and he will be considered be week to week to return. Carter wanted to be as close to 100% as possible for the playoff run.
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"This easily could turn out to be a multi-week absence, but being placed on injured reserve doesn’t seem to be an option now; Jalen Carter will be considered week to week."
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Carter, 24, has become a reliable player for the Eagles, although he wasn't his best self against the Chicago Bears on Black Friday. He took responsibility for his shortcomings against Caleb Williams and Co.

“I blame myself on that, because there were some runs I got drove back and I wasn’t making no effect on the play,” he said.

When will Jalen Carter return to the field?

That question doesn't have a clear answer right now. He is considered week to week. The report will be updated as more information becomes available. Carter missed several training camp practices with a shoulder injury that continued to bother him in the regular season.

He has racked up 32 tackles, four tackles for loss, 11 quarterback hits and two sacks in 10 games with the Eagles in 2025. This is a sensitive loss for a struggling team. If Carter doesn't get healthy for the playoffs, Philadelphia will have issues stopping opposing offenses.

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