NFL’s Action Against Jalen Carter Sets New Precedent

The NFL suspended Philadelphia Eagles star defensive lineman Jalen Carter over a spitting incident in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys.
NFL’s Action Against Jalen Carter Sets New Precedent
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter walks off the field after being disqualified for unsportsman-like conduct before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Philadelphia on Sept. 4, 2025. AP Photo/Matt Slocum
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NFL players might think twice before spitting during a game, after the Week 1 incident between Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter.

The NFL announced on Tuesday that Carter’s ejection before the first play of the game counts as his one-game suspension for spitting at Prescott. Carter also received a $57,222 fine from the league, and that amount is his paycheck for that first game.

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