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What Happens Next After Philadelphia Eagles Star Jalen Carter Spat on Opponent in Season-Opening NFL Game? | News Channel 3-12
Jalen Carter apologized after spitting on Dak Prescott during an injury timeout, facing possible fines or suspension as the NFL enforces sportsmanship rules.
- On Friday, Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected six seconds into the Week 1 opener for spitting at Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott before playing his first snap.
- During an injury timeout after the opening kickoff, Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys quarterback, said he spat straight ahead and not at Jalen Carter, while replays showed Prescott spat in the same area, creating conflicting accounts.
- Referee Shawn Smith said one official observed Carter spitting on an opponent, and Carter apologized to Eagles teammates and fans, saying `You know, it was a mistake that I had on my side`.
- The NFL could impose further discipline on Jalen Carter, including a fine or suspension; media commentator Mike Florio warned the league may send a stronger message than the one-game suspension.
- With respect emphasized leaguewide this season, the NFL offices view Jalen Carter's spitting incident as an early test of their disciplinary stance, following past fines for similar conduct.
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Eagles’ Jalen Carter on spitting incident: ‘It was a mistake’
Philadelphia Eagles star defensive tackle Jalen Carter owned up to his "mistake" after he was ejected from Thursday's 24-20 season-opening victory over the visiting Cowboys after spitting on Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott. Carter was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct after he spat at Prescott after the two exchanged words while there was a stoppage in play following the opening kickoff. "You know it was a mistake that happened on my side, and…
What happens next after Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Carter spat on opponent in season-opening NFL game? | News Channel 3-12
By Ben Morse, Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Thursday’s curtain-raising NFL game was meant to be a celebration of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl-winning campaign last year. But before even the first play from scrimmage of the 2025 NFL season, there was controversy. After the opening kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, a flag was thrown by the officials and Eagles star lineman Jalen Carter was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct – just s…
Jalen Carter Remorseful For Spitting On Dak Prescott
Hours after Jalen Carter spat on Dak Prescott, the Eagles star showed some remorse for his behavior ... calling his actions "a mistake." The gross scene went down just after the start of Philadelphia's season-opener against the Cowboys ... when…
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