Eagles Jason Kelce Criticizes Jalen Carter After Spitgate Incident

During the Philadelphia Eagles' 2025 season opener, defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected six seconds into the game for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, an action that followed Prescott spitting toward the ground in Carter's direction. Carter was fined $57,222 and retroactively suspended for one game due to his ejection. Eagles legend Jason Kelce publicly criticized Carter's behavior as "dumb" and urged him to be smarter to protect his promising career, emphasizing Carter's potential to be one of the best defensive linemen of his era if he controls his actions. Kelce acknowledged Carter's past controversies but encouraged him to move forward and redeem his image, highlighting the supportive environment of the Eagles locker room. The incident sparked debate about the unequal treatment of Carter versus Prescott, partly due to their contrasting reputations, with calls for Carter to learn from the experience and maintain better composure. Despite the controversy, Carter remains eligible to play in the Eagles’ next game, and the team continues to navigate a busy and eventful week following their season-opening victory.