Jalen Carter
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Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter.
Before the Philadelphia Eagles even got a single snap in the 2025 regular season, arguably their best defensive player was at the center of what will surely be one of the most controversial moments in Week 1.
NFL All-Pro defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected from the season opener after he appeared to spit on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott as the teams waited on the field after an injury on the opening kickoff.
After Eagles fullback Ben VanSumeren sat on the field with an injury following the opening kickoff, Carter walked up to Prescott, the NFL’s highest paid player, and after a brief exchange a projectile could be seen flying from Carter’s mouth toward Prescott.
Carter was a first round pick (No. 9 overall) in the 2023 NFL draft and earned NFL All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors for the first time last season as he helped lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory.
The Cowboys went down the field on 6 plays for 53 yards capped by a short touchdown run by Javonte Williams for a 7-0 lead.