Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter finds himself entangled in a peculiar shoplifting rumor, a surprising turn of events for the ninth-overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Despite earlier legal concerns related to a fatal car crash, Carter has been making waves with an impressive rookie season in Philadelphia.
The rumor, initiated by Jeff Nadu, a self-described “Sports Bettor. Content Creator. Hoops Junkie. Mafia & Crime Historian & Host of @sitdowncrimepod,” alleges that Carter was involved in a dispute with security after purportedly attempting to leave a downtown store with unpaid groceries. The incident supposedly unfolded amid an argument with a presumed girlfriend.
BREAKING- Alleged shoplifting incident involving Eagles player Jalen Carter in Center City Philadelphia pic.twitter.com/UxlCtwozml
— BIG MAN ON CAMPUS (@JeffNadu) November 13, 2023
Nadu claims to have gathered this information from police sources, asserting that the Eagles were notified and took steps to secure Carter’s release. However, the reliability of these claims remains questionable.
In response to the allegations, skepticism has been cast upon the credibility of the individual making these assertions. A video has surfaced, questioning the veracity of the claims.
Hey, this ain’t you boss?pic.twitter.com/xbLOpgFcAG
— | myke | 🦅 (@PhillyTruthr) November 14, 2023
While the situation remains shrouded in uncertainty, it’s worth considering the possibility that Carter’s actions were impulsive, stemming from a heated moment rather than a deliberate attempt at shoplifting. Given Carter’s substantial annual contract exceeding $5 million, the notion of him resorting to shoplifting seems implausible.