Philadelphia Eagles defensive star Jalen Carter was given a retroactive one-game suspension for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott prior to the first play from scrimmage in the teams’ season opener on Thursday, the NFL announced Tuesday.

Carter will also be docked his Week 1 game check as part of the punishment.

“Because Carter was disqualified before participating in a single play, the suspension is considered to have been served in Week 1 and he will forfeit his game check,” the league said in a statement.

Carter will not appeal the decision, according to the NFL Players Association.

This leaves the second-team All-Pro from a year ago available to play for the Eagles in a highly anticipated Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2 on Sunday.

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