PHILADELPHIA -- Eagles standout defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected from Thursday night's 24-20 win against the Dallas Cowboys before the first play from scrimmage.
After the opening kickoff, there was an injury delay for Eagles fullback Ben VanSumeren , who remained on the ground for several minutes. During that time, Carter and Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott got face-to-face, and Carter spit on Prescott as the two began to separate.
Later video showed Prescott spitting in the direction of Carter and the Eagles' defense before Carter spit on him.
After Carter spit, Prescott quickly motioned to a nearby official, who threw the flag and ejected Carter for unsportsmanlike conduct six seconds into the NFL season opener. Fans booed as Carter walked off slowly, holding hi