US EditionJalen Carter ejected for apparently spitting on Dak Prescott
Jalen Carter was ejected six seconds into the game for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, impacting the Eagles' defensive lineup early in the season opener.
- Jalen Carter, a defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, was ejected six seconds into the 2025 NFL season opener against the Dallas Cowboys after an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for apparently spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
- The ejection followed an exchange between Carter and Prescott just after the opening kickoff, which led to Prescott signaling an official who immediately threw a flag for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- The penalty imposed a 15-yard disadvantage on the Eagles before the first snap, allowing Dallas to drive easily and score a touchdown on Javonte Williams' one-yard run, aided by a key 32-yard catch from CeeDee Lamb.
- Carter, drafted in 2023 as the Eagles' top pick, has developed into a leading defensive player praised by coach Vic Fangio and GM Howie Roseman, though experts warn his poor temper control could harm the Eagles' defense.
- Carter's ejection weakened the Eagles' defensive line early in a rivalry game, giving the Cowboys a beneficial start and suggesting that managing emotions remains critical for his future impact.
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