Six seconds into the Eagles–Cowboys opener, Jalen Carter was ejected for spitting on Dak Prescott during an injury delay. Prescott had spat forward moments earlier, a routine habit, which Carter appeared to take as a slight. Carter apologized afterward, calling it a mistake. Dallas struck first, but Philadelphia rallied to win 24-20 as the league reviews the incident for potential discipline.
Author: Gareth Rubens
Jalen Carter Spit on Dak Prescott: What Triggered the Eagles–Cowboys Ejection and What Followed