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
There’s a good explanation.
Did Dak Prescott spit first?
Video shows that he did spit first, but at the ground.
Why did Jalen Carter spit on Dak Prescott?
Perhaps because Prescott’s spit at the ground prompted it?
Will Jalen Carter be suspended for the spit?
That’s a question everyone is asking. Here’s some discussion about the potential answer:
What did Jalen Carter say about the spitting incident?
Here you go:
What did Dak Prescott say about the Jalen Carter spitting incident?
He’s basically saying he didn’t spit AT Carter, but rather at the ground and he happened to be looking right at the lineman.
