Jalen Carter agreed to a new deal with the Eagles this week that will make him the highest-paid defensive tackle in the league and that development is of interest to plenty of people outside of Philadelphia.
Leonard Williams: There's been a few conversations about a new contract
Leonard Williams hints at contract negotiations following Jalen Carter's record-setting defensive tackle deal with the Eagles.
Scoring Zone's Take
Since this is July draft prep, treat this strictly as a offseason storyline with essentially no immediate fantasy signal—defensive tackles don't accrue standard roster points, so neither Leonard Williams nor Jalen Carter is a draft consideration in redraft formats. That said, contract-related news is still worth flagging in IDP (individual defensive player) leagues if your league uses that format, since it hints at organizational commitment and roster stability.
Jalen Carter's record-setting deal with the Eagles is confirmed and signals the team views him as a foundational piece of their defensive line for years to come. That's a strong signal for IDP drafters — expect consistent snap counts and a clear role in Philadelphia's scheme, making him a locked-in DT1 target in any IDP draft strategy this year and beyond.
Leonard Williams' situation is murkier and explicitly speculative — both sources use hedged language ("hints at," "has had conversations about") with only moderate confidence (60%). There's no indication of a signed deal, contract value, or timeline. Treat this as a storyline to monitor rather than actionable intel. If you're in an IDP league, don't reach for Williams based on this alone; wait for confirmation of a finalized contract before adjusting his draft stock, since unresolved negotiations can sometimes precede a trade, holdout, or role change that would materially affect his snap share.
Bottom line for draft prep: no action needed in standard leagues. In IDP formats, lock in Carter as a stable, well-compensated starter; keep Williams on your watch list pending further contract clarity before finalizing his draft slot.