NFL to review Jalen Carter spitting incident from Eagles' win over Cowboys: report

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The NFL will review the spitting interaction between Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter that resulted in Carter’s early ejection from Thursday night’s game, according to a report. 

Carter, 24, was tossed from the game just six seconds into the season opener after he appeared to spit on Prescott. In addition to Carter’s ejection for unsportsmanlike conduct, the Eagles were also hit with a 15-yard penalty. 

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter walks off the field after being disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Philadelphia.  (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

But Carter could face further discipline from the league. 

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NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Friday morning that the NFL is reviewing the interaction for "possible additional discipline." He noted that Carter’s early ejection already served as a one-game suspension because he was tossed prior to the first snap of the game. 

Initial reaction to the spit was complicated when videos later shared to social media appeared to show Prescott spitting first. Speaking to reporters after the game, he confirmed that he did spit first – but out of habit. 

Prescott explained that the Eagles’ star appeared to be "trolling" Cowboys guard Tyler Booker and that in the moment he felt the need to spit–not an unusual gameday practice for the veteran quarterback. 

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter of the game against the