What a way to start off the 2025 NFL season: With a spit and an ejection just six seconds into the opening night matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys.
It was the Birds’ defensive tackle Jalen Carter who nailed Cowboys QB Dak Prescott with the disgusting act, although we now know a little context as to why spit was involved in the first place.
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If you want to know all the answers to your questions about this whole thing, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a look at everything you need to know about what some are calling “Spitgate.”
Why Jalen Carter was ejected for the spit
I don’t see spitting explicitly in the unsportsmanlike conduct examples of the NFL rulebook. But rulebook does note disqualification possible “even though no contact is made.”
Can’t imagine NFL loves a Payton Man of the Year being spit on during 1st national primetime broadcast https://t.co/Ia77s3DjkLpic.twitter.com/mIKGwLDl2h
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) September 5, 2025
There’s a good explanation.
Did Dak Prescott spit first?
Video shows that he did spit first, but at the ground.
Will Jalen Carter be suspended for the spit?
That’s a question everyone is asking. Here’s some discussion about the potential answer:
Spitting has ordinarily resulted in fines, not suspension. And as Tom notes, Carter did miss an entire game last night. https://t.co/KifgaLUyiu
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 5, 2025
What did Jalen Carter say about the spitting incident?
Here you go:
Jalen Carter: “That’s a mistake that happened on my side. Just won’t happen again. I feel bad for just my teammates and the fans out there. I’m doing it for them. I’m doing it for my family, also, but for the fans. They show the most love, you heard them. To not able to start the…
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) September 5, 2025
What did Dak Prescott say about the Jalen Carter spitting incident?
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott,postgame, on the spitting incident with Jalen Carter: pic.twitter.com/9IZQJcKDeN
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2025
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Jalen Carter and Dak Prescott spit incident: Everything to know
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