When Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter spit on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and promptly got himself ejected in the beginning of Thursday night's game, many people (including this writer) criticized the player for crossing the line. Still, it was unclear what caused the vehement sign of disrespect. Well, NBC showed a video that may indicate how the situation escalated. Prescott is actually the first man to spew saliva .

During a break in the action, the veteran signal-caller moves toward the back of the Cowboys huddle and spits on the ground in the direction of his fellow Second-Team All-Pro, via The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov. Prescott, shielded fairly well by his offensive linemen, then proceeds to laugh at Carter. The latter retaliated by spitting direc

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