Jalen Carter is tackling an illness.
Four days before he is supposed to play in the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans, the Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle missed his scheduled press conference appearance due to being sick, according to NFL Media.
"#Eagles standout DL Jalen Carter missed his media availability today because of an illness, I'm told," NFL Media reporter Ian Rapoport wrote on X Feb. 5. "We'll learn later about where he participated in practice and if so, how much."
And while the details of Carter's sickness were not disclosed, the football player—who was named to the Pro Bowl and was honored as second-team All-Pro in just his second season with the league—was not the only person feeling under the weather, with the outlet also reporting one support staffer on the team as coming down with an illness.
Carter's Eagles are set to face off against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome for the Super Bowl, where Kendrick Lamar will perform the iconic halftime show on Feb. 9.
The two teams previously competed for the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy at the 2022 sporting event, where the Chiefs came out on top.
Though losing was not the desired outcome for the Eagles that year, the team's quarterback Jalen Hurts said that the experience "lit a fire" in him to take home the big win this time around.
"Every game has its lessons—good, bad or indifferent," the NFL star explained during a Feb. 4 press conference. "So, just being able to become wiser, grow and mature and take all these lessons in for the next season and the next games, it's had a great driving force. It lit a flame."
And Hurts noted that it's rare to get a rematch against the same team, presenting the Eagles a second chance at securing a victory during the big game. As he put it, "To have this opportunity again is exactly what you work for."
While you wait for Eagles to take on the Chiefs at the 2025 Super Bowl, read on to catch up on all the ads set to premiere during the annual game.
Uber Eats, Starring Martha Stewart & Charli XCX
Ordering Uber Eats? Now that's brat. Watch Charli teach Martha Gen Z trends in the ad's teaser here.
Nike, Starring Jordan Chiles, Caitlin Clark, Sha'Carri Richardson
You can't win. So win. Watch Nike's inspiring women-led ad.
Ray-Ban Meta starring Kris Jenner, Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt
Meta’s AI glasses became a hot topic during the big game with one of the most talked-about ads of the night.
Ritz, Starring Aubrey Plaza & Michael Shannon
You have to be salty in the Salty Club. Watch the full ad here.
Universal
Five immersive worlds in one theme park? See the Universal magic that's coming soon here.
Duracell, Starring Tom Brady
The seven-time Super Bowl ring holder can only run on Duracell. See full ad here.
Thunderbolts Trailer, Starring Florence Pugh
A new chapter of Marvel is about to begin. Watch full trailer here.
How To Train Your Dragon Trailer, Starring Mason Thames
It's time to meet the real life Toothless. Watch the live action remake trailer here.
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Trailer, Starring Tom Cruise
See the Oscar nominee go for the impossible—one last time. Watch full trailer here.
Jurassic World: Rebirth Trailer, Starring Scarlett Johansson
A new era is about to begin. Watch full trailer here.
Dunkin, Starring Ben Affleck, Casey Affleck, Jeremy Strong & More
The DunKINGS are in the house for a meet and greet with a very special guest. Watch the full ad here.
NerdWallet, Starring Kieran Culkin
The Succession star voices a genius beluga whale, which serves as the personal finance company's new mascot, in this new ad detailing how "genius" it is to use NerdWallet.
Mountain Dew, Starring Seal and Becky G
The "Kiss From a Rose" singer is depicted as an actual seal in this "Kiss from a Lime" ad for Mountain Dew Baja Blast's new Tropical Lime flavor.
Bug Light, Starring Post Malone, Shane Gillis & Peyton Manning
The three appear in the brand's "Big Men on Cul-de-Sac" ad, set to Huey Lewis and the News' 1985 hit "The Power of Love."
Intuit Turbo Tax, Starring Issa Rae
It's tax season, unfortunately, but the Insecure star shares a way to make it less stressful. Watch the ad here.
Hellman's, Starring When Harry Met Sally's Billy Crystal & Meg Ryan
You'll really want to have what she's having after seeing this sweet reunion. Watch here.
HexClad, Starring Gordon Ramsay & Pete Davidson
Pete Davidson reveals a secret about really famous people to Gordon Ramsay in their ad for the heavy duty cooking pan. See full ad here.
FanDuel, Starring Eli Manning & Peyton Manning
A rivalry between brothers never really ends, according to the NFL alums. See the Manning brothers rock their childhood looks in the sports betting app's ad here.
Totino's, Starring Tim Robinson & Sam Richardson
They're the most snackable pizza in the universe—and the Detroiters stars prove it. See the Super Bowl snack ad here.
Frank's RedHot, Starring Paris Hilton
A spicy commercial just in time for the big game? That's hot! Watch the ad here.
Angel Soft, Starring Julian Edelman & Charissa Thompson
When you have to go, you have to go. And while the former New England Patriots player proves it won't take much time away from the big game in a teaser commercial, Angel Soft went on to air the most considerate ad of the evening. See here.