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The NFL will examine the spitting interaction between Dallas Cowboys The quarter-arre Dak Prescott and Philadelphia Eagles Takele Jalen Carter who led to the early ejection of Carter of the Thursday evening match, according to a report.
Carter, 24, was thrown from the game just six seconds after the opening of the season after seeing spitting On Prescott. In addition to the Carter ejection for anti -sport driving, the Eagles were also affected with a penalty of 15 yards.
The defensive platform of the Eagles of Philadelphia, Jalen Carter, leaves the field after having been disqualified for anti -sport driving before an NFL football match against the Dallas cowboys on Thursday, September 4, 2025 in Philadelphia. (AP photo / Matt Slocum)
But Carter could face an additional league discipline.
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NFL network Tom Pelisero reported on Friday morning that the NFL examined the interaction for a “additional discipline possible”. He noted that Carter’s early ejection has already served as a suspension of a match because it had been launched before the first shot of the game.
The initial reaction to the pin was complicated when videos later shared on social media seem to show Prescott spitting first. Addressing journalists after the match, he confirmed that he had spit first – but out of habit.
Prescott explained that The eagles’ Star seemed to be the cowboys goalkeeper “Trolling” Tyler Booker and that at the moment when he felt the need to spit – not an unusual gameday practice for the veteran quarter.
Dallas Cowboys’ quarterrier, Dak Prescott (4), calls a scrum-line game during the first quarter of the match against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 4, 2025. (Images Bill Streicher / Imagn)
The Jalen Carter of Eagles addresses spitting an incident, makes a wish for the teammates
“I looked at him.
Prescott said Carter called him for trying to spit on him, an accusation to which he was offended.
“At that time, I felt like I was insulting. I don’t spat someone, and I’m damn sure I don’t try to spit.”
Prescott said Carter’s reprisals were “more surprised than anything”. He described it as “hell a player”, adding that the ejection was “unhappy”.
The defensive platform of the Eagles of Philadelphia, Jalen Carter (98), leaves the field after being disqualified for anti -sport driving before an NFL football match against the Dallas cowboys on Thursday, September 4, 2025 in Philadelphia. (AP photo / Matt Slocum)
Carter, for his part, apologized after the match.
“It was a mistake that happened on my side. It will not happen again,” said Carter. “I feel bad for my teammates and fans there. I do it for them. I do it for my family, too. But fans, they showed the most love.”
