Jalen Carter Ejected After Spitting Incident With Dak Prescott

In the 2025 NFL season opener between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Carter was ejected early for spitting on quarterback Dak Prescott. New footage revealed that Prescott spat first, reportedly over a teammate's shoulder, but Carter perceived it as directed at him and retaliated by spitting back, which led to his ejection for unsportsmanlike conduct. Prescott explained he was not aiming at Carter and expressed regret over the incident, emphasizing it was a misunderstanding. Officials confirmed that spitting is considered an ejection-worthy offense unrelated to football, justifying Carter's removal from the game. The event caused a significant impact as Carter’s absence allowed the Cowboys to capitalize on short-yardage plays, scoring two first-half touchdowns. Both players’ actions were clarified through multiple sources, showing the incident stemmed from a misinterpretation of Prescott’s initial spit.