The Philadelphia Eagles welcomed the Dallas Cowboys in for the very first game of the 2025 NFL season. Philadelphia is looking to start their title defense while Dallas is in the midst of a new era under Brian Schottenheimer.
However, the defending champs will be without one of their best players for the entire contest.
“He Spit On Dak Prescott” Eagles Jalen Carter Ejected Before Single Defensive Snap (Watch)
Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Carter spitting on Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott - Via NBC Sports
Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Carter spitting on Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott – Via NBC Sports
In the first few seconds of Thursday’s season opener against the Cowboys, Pro Bowler Jalen Carter was ejected after appearing to spit on Dak Prescott:
Jalen Carter just SPIT on Dak Prescott….ejected from the game.
No room for that…absolutely disgrace
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— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) September 5, 2025
Cowboys received the opening kickoff before the incident occurred. The first play from scrimmage was delayed after Eagles running back Ben VanSumeren was injured on the kickoff.
Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Fans were quick to react to this video:
But it’s the city of brotherly love…
— Rona Wallace 🇺🇸 (@rona_wallace) September 5, 2025
Disgusting. Dak Tuah 😂
— FrankChallenger 🎸🇺🇸 (@19challenger19) September 5, 2025
That’s going to be a suspension
— Chris (@icy_pumpkins) September 5, 2025
He won’t be, he’s garbage
— ExodusFrog (@FrogExodus) September 5, 2025
Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) and Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) after the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) and Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) after the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Oct 22, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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