Vic Fangio says it’s possible the Eagles are playing Jalen Carter too much
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio suggested Jalen Carter may be getting too many snaps, amid discussion of a late-game collapse and pass-rush concerns.
Jalen Carter
DT · Philadelphia Eagles · #98
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Jalen Carter: quick answers
- Is Jalen Carter injured?
- Jalen Carter has no injury designation right now.
What's happening with Jalen Carter
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio admitted Jalen Carter might be seeing too many snaps, as Philadelphia examines late-game breakdowns and pass-rush struggles. The comments come ahead of the team's matchup with the Jaguars in London, with the coaching staff weighing whether to adjust Carter's workload to keep him effective in crunch time.
Reported byBleeding Green Nation,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Jalen Carter is dealing with a wrist injury as the Eagles look to sharpen defensive communication. His status is a point of attention for a unit trying to clean up execution, though details on the severity or expected absence haven't been specified.
Source:Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
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