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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.
- Jalen Carter of the Philadelphia Eagles was ejected after spitting on Dak Prescott before the game, resulting in a 15-yard penalty for the Eagles.
- Carter expressed remorse for his actions, stating, "It was a mistake that happened on my side. It just won't happen again."
- Dak Prescott claimed his spit was not aimed at the Eagles, saying, "I just spit ahead" while explaining the incident's context.
- This incident may lead to a financial penalty for Carter, as the NFL emphasizes sportsmanship this season.
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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…
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