Jalen Carter prevented suspension after spitting at Dak Prescott, however the Eagles lineman admitted remorse and vowed the act “won’t happen again.”

Jalen Carter discovered himself on the heart of controversy Sunday, however the Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman is not going to face a suspension for spitting at Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott throughout their heated NFC East conflict.

According to USA TODAY Sports, a league official confirmed {that a} ban is “not on the table,” although the NFL continues to be reviewing the incident. The supply was granted anonymity as a result of the investigation stays ongoing.

Carter was tossed from the sport after officers flagged him for unsportsmanlike conduct. The altercation unfolded within the first quarter, simply after Eagles fullback Ben VanSumeren was injured on the opening kickoff. As gamers milled close to the 30-yard line, Carter and Prescott exchanged phrases earlier than the spitting occurred.

Referee Shawn Smith addressed the ejection, calling it “a disqualifiable foul in the game” and labeling it “a non-football act.”

Prescott downplayed the state of affairs when requested about it later. “He was trolling, I guess you could say, trying to mess with Tyler Booker,” Prescott stated. “I was just looking at him. I was right here by the two linemen, and I guess I needed to spit, and I wasn’t going to spit on my lineman and I just spit ahead. … And he goes, ‘Are you trying to spit on me?’”

Prescott was within the Cowboys’ huddle then strolling in the direction of Carter. Then, he leaned in on the shoulders of his offensive linemen and spit towards the acclaimed Eagles’ defensive sort out. Carter didn’t seem like hit by the spit, however appeared offended.

“It was a mistake that happened on my side, and it just won’t happen again,” Carter stated. “I feel bad, just for my teammates and the fans out there. It won’t happen again. I made that promise.”

Suspensions for spitting don’t occur usually, however a positive is probably going.

Carter avoids lacking extra recreation time, however his actions mar a serious victory for Philadelphia over there greatest rival.

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