The longer the Los Angeles Rams wait to sign Kobie Turner, the more it’s going to cost them. In fact, the price for a potential extension with Turner likely just went up on Tuesday after Jalen Carter reset the market for defensive tackles.
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing Carter to a four-year, $152 million extension, which can be worth up to $160 million. That’s a base value of $38 million per year, potentially climbing to $40 million per year if he hits incentives.
Carter is now the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history, blowing past the previous mark set by Jeffery Simmons this offseason at $35.3 million per year. Chris Jones is the only other defensive tackle making more than $28 million per year.
Turner is set to be a free agent in 2027 and while he won’t earn the same salary as someone like Carter, there’s no question the deals signed by Simmons and Carter have driven up his price. Turner is one of the best defensive tackles in the game and could have his sights set on making more than Milton Williams and Jordan Davis, who are tied for the fifth-highest salaries at the position with an AAV of $26 million per year.
And with Carter’s new contract, Turner could push for $30 million per year to overtake Dexter Lawrence at $28 million.
Much of this depends on when the Rams sign Turner. If they sign him before the season, they could save some money because if he goes out and has his best year yet, he could push his asking price higher. It’s unlikely Turner regresses at all in 2026, especially with Myles Garrett and potentially Aaron Donald playing alongside him, so the Rams might want to get a deal done sooner rather than later.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: What Jalen Carter’s record contract means for Kobie Turner and Rams
Reporting by Cameron DaSilva, Rams Wire / Rams Wire
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