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Eagles Edge Cowboys in Season Opener After Jalen Carter’s Pre-Snap Ejection

Broadcast footage later showed Dak Prescott spit toward Carter first, prompting league review for possible discipline.

Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter walks off the field after getting ejected for spitting at Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in the first quarter.
Carter (No. 98) apologized after being ejected for spitting at an opponent.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter was ejected for spitting at an opponent in the season-opening game against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Overview

  • Referee Shawn Smith said an official saw Jalen Carter spit on Dak Prescott, a disqualifying non-football act that drew a 15-yard penalty and an ejection before the first snap.
  • Dallas used the penalty yardage to drive 53 yards for an opening touchdown, but Philadelphia ultimately won 24-20.
  • Play was halted for about an hour because of lightning in the third quarter, and neither team scored after the delay.
  • Carter apologized to teammates and fans after the game, while Prescott said his earlier spit was not aimed at Carter and called the situation unfortunate.
  • In their first game since trading Micah Parsons, the Cowboys surrendered 158 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns as Jalen Hurts ran for two scores.