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Howie Roseman 'Breaks the Bank' for Jalen Carter: The Scramble for a Historic Contract Has Begun!

Forget the dry NFL rules, the message from the Philadelphia Eagles' front office is crystal clear: Get ready for Jalen Carter's historic contract. Even though he can't put pen to paper yet, General Manager Howie Roseman is reportedly "eagerly" clearing the salary cap—preparing a mountain of cash to keep the superstar who is single-handedly carrying our defense.

While other teams wait, Roseman, armed with the "set the market" philosophy from owner Jeffrey Lurie, is acting first. Every financial move this summer has been a stepping stone, a steel-clad statement: The Eagles will not lose their crown jewel. They won't follow the market price; they will CREATE it.

And Jalen Carter is completely worthy of it. Coming right off his first Pro Bowl season, he has proven himself to be an unstoppable force—the future and the present of the defense. He is the reason opposing quarterbacks lose sleep at night.

So, what happens next? This 2025 season will be Carter's "audition." The current benchmark is Chris Jones's $31.75 million per year. But with every sack, every tackle for loss from Carter this year, that number is about to become history.

Eagles fans, rest assured. Howie Roseman and the team know Carter's value. The "scramble" has begun, and when the time comes, they will do whatever it takes to ensure the heart of the defense remains in Philadelphia for many, many years to come.

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Cowboys Reunite with a Former Starter, Bolstering a Battle-Tested Defense for the Stretch Run
Dallas, TX – In a surprising yet strategic move, the Dallas Cowboys have officially signed linebacker Luke Gifford on the afternoon of October 8, 2025, just hours after the San Francisco 49ers decided to cut the veteran. The one-year, $3.5 million deal (with performance bonuses up to $1.5 million) marks an emotional homecoming for Gifford to the franchise that launched his career, while also plugging an urgent hole in Dallas’ linebacker depth after multiple injuries out of Week 5.   Gifford, 29, was a reliable glue piece for the Cowboys from 2019 to 2022—an undrafted gem who carved out his role on special teams and situational defense in the star and stripes. After leaving Dallas, he spent time with the Tennessee Titans (2023) and 49ers (2024–2025), earning a reputation as a smart, assignment-sound linebacker who can play WILL/SAM and contribute immediately on kick coverage and sub-packages.   With San Francisco this year, Gifford appeared in four games before Tuesday night’s roster shuffle left him as the odd man out. Dallas pounced. “Luke knows our standard and our language,” head coach Mike McCarthy said after practice. “He’s tough, dependable, and versatile. Given where our linebacker room is right now, he’s exactly the kind of veteran who can stabilize us fast.”   For the Cowboys—leading the NFC East at 4–1 but juggling availability at linebacker—this is timely triage and culture reinforcement. Defensive coaches value Gifford’s communication and angles in space; special teams coordinator notes he can step in on all four core units immediately. Gifford, moments after signing, posted on X: “Back where it started. Let’s work. #HowBoutThemCowboys #DC4L”   Cowboys Nation erupted online as #GiffordReturns trended across the Metroplex, with many fans framing it as a subtle flex against the 49ers—Dallas’ recent playoff nemesis. NFL Network panels speculated Gifford could suit up as early as this weekend if paperwork clears, logging early snaps on special teams and dime looks while the staff ramps him into the defensive packages.   Beyond the depth chart math, the message is clear: Dallas is moving decisively to protect its defensive identity and keep the NFC East lead. If Gifford brings the same reliability and edge-setting discipline he showed in his first stint, the Cowboys may have found the steadying piece they needed for a stretch run.   Can Luke Gifford’s homecoming spark a sturdier second level and help Dallas tighten the screws in crunch time? We’ll know soon enough. #CowboysNation #DallasCowboys #HowBoutThemCowboys