Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was benched for the first series against the Atlanta Falcons due to tardiness for a team-related event. This disciplinary move saw him miss the opening plays, but he returned for the second series, playing 46 of 61 snaps in the 22-21 loss. Carter, a first-round draft pick in 2023, has had a slow start this season with no sacks and only one quarterback hit. Despite his benching, Carter is a critical player for the Eagles' defense, which has suffered other losses this season. His rookie year was impressive, with six sacks and eight tackles for loss, but questions about his work ethic have persisted since his college days at Georgia. The Eagles, now 1-1, will face the undefeated New Orleans Saints in Week 3.