PHILADELPHIA — Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter avoided a multigame suspension for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, a league official confirmed Tuesday, leaving him eligible for the Week 2 showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs.

After days of uncertainty, the NFL fined Carter $57,222 but didn’t impose an additional ban. The All-Pro defender already missed most of the Birds’ season-opening win at Lincoln Financial Field after being tossed six seconds in last Thursday. The league said the ejection will count as a one-game suspension. Carter will not appeal the fine.

The incident occurred during an injury timeout after the initial kickoff. While players huddled around injured Eagles fullback Ben VanSumeren, Carter and Prescott exchanged words. Prescott spit in Carte

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