Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter has been suspended $57,222 for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott prior to the first play from scrimmage during Thursday night's NFL season opener, the league announced on Tuesday. Carter was immediately ejected from the contest, and the NFL is handling his ejection as a one-game suspension -- or time served. Carter will not face further punishment from the league and is eligible to play Sunday vs. the Kansas City Chiefs .

While Carter will not be suspended another game, the $57,222 fine amount is equal to one game check, as Jones points out . The NFL announced the update on Carter as if it were a suspension, even though he already served the sentence. He will not appeal the NFL's decision, and the Ea

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