Adam Schefter weighs in on Jalen Carter’s suspension update after spitting at Dak Prescott

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Syndication: The Record - Source: Imagn

Jalen Carter was ejected from the Philadelphia Eagles' season-opening victory against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday after spitting at quarterback Dak Prescott. A decision on what punishment the Eagles defensive tackle will face should be announced on Monday.

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On the "Pat McAfee Show" on Monday, NFL insider Adam Schefter weighed in on the situation.

“We'll probably here something today. We’ll see whether the league decides to take additional action. Usually in the past, they have not, they’ve left a one-game suspension stand,” Schefter said (Timestamp: 0:07).
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“I think back to what Troy Vincent, the NFL executive vice president, told NFL executives, GMs, and coaches at the owners meeting in the spring. He said, ‘We are not going to tolerate anything that demeans the game. We want only good sportsmanship, and there will be zero tolerance involved."

The Eagles’ first-round draft pick has since apologized for his actions. Issuing a suspension to Carter for the incident would be a new step for the league, which has rarely imposed such sanctions on a player in similar situations.

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In the past, spitting incidents have resulted in players receiving hefty fines, with no further consequences. In 2020, Marcus Peters was fined $12,500 by the league for spitting at Jarvis Landry.

Jalen Carter could face an internal punishment

It isn’t just the league that may come down hard on the former Georgia Bulldog.

ESPN reported on Saturday that Carter may be penalized by the Eagles as his actions painted them in a negative light.

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“I want these guys to play with great energy, great tenacity while doing it within the rules of the game,” Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said after their victory on Thursday.
“So we’ll address that."

The league has made it a point to crack down on numerous on-field antics with a focus on sportsmanship. Player celebrations that have violent gestures or are sexually suggestive in nature are being frowned upon.

Without the intimidating presence of Carter, the Eagles failed to register a single sack on Prescott in their opener. They did, however, come away with a 24-20 victory. They will face the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday in a rematch of the Super Bowl.

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