The Philadelphia Eagles’ star defensive tackle unveiled a striking full-body tattoo featuring the Philly skyline, a powerful eagle, and nods to his Florida roots.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter has made a name for himself by dominating in the trenches. Now, the Super Bowl champion is making a statement off the field with a massive tattoo that symbolizes his deep connection to Philadelphia.
Carter, 24, recently unveiled a striking full-body tattoo that stretches across his torso and arms, featuring the iconic Philadelphia skyline alongside a powerful eagle. The extensive artwork also includes personal touches like a street sign reading “Apopka” – a nod to Carter’s hometown in Florida – and imagery of a lion, gorilla, and angel.
🚨🚨THIS IS INSANE🚨🚨#EAGLES SUPERSTAR JALEN CARTER GOT AN INSANE FULL BODY TATOO.
😱😱😱
This is wild… Eagles on his chest.
(🎥: NoPainByGanga)
pic.twitter.com/LzODkZHLXZ— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) May 6, 2025
The tattoo was so large and intricate that Carter underwent anesthesia during the procedure, a step sometimes necessary for extensive body art due to the pain involved.
The ink comes after Carter’s breakout 2024 season in which he earned Pro Bowl honors and finished 12th in AP Defensive Player of the Year voting. His dominant play helped the Eagles capture their second Super Bowl title with a commanding win over the Kansas City Chiefs, further solidifying his place as a cornerstone of Philadelphia’s defensive front.
In just two seasons, Carter has tallied 75 combined tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, 25 quarterback hits, and four forced fumbles. The former first-round pick was one of the key Georgia Bulldogs the Eagles targeted in recent drafts, a trend that has paid off in consecutive playoff runs.
While some online reactions have focused on the permanence of Carter’s Philly-themed ink – with fans joking about “what happens if he gets traded” – the tattoo is a clear indicator of how the young star sees his future.
“I don’t think you get a full-body tattoo of the Philadelphia skyline unless you plan to be here a while,” one fan commented on social media.
Carter’s commitment to Philadelphia appears mutual. The Eagles selected him ninth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft and signed him to a fully guaranteed four-year contract worth $21.8 million, including a $13.2 million signing bonus. The deal includes a fifth-year team option, keeping him under contract through the 2027 season.
For Carter, the tattoo is more than just art – it’s a declaration. After a breakout year and Super Bowl ring, he’s putting down roots in the city that has already embraced him as one of its own.
