Jalen Carter ejected from Eagles-Cowboys game after spitting on Dak Prescott

Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter has been ejected from Thursday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys for spitting on quarterback Dak Prescott. Carter’s ejection came before the first play of scrimmage.

Here is Jalen Carter spitting on Dak Prescott: pic.twitter.com/4F5BjEDLHf

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2025

Eagles fullback Ben VanSumeren was injured on the opening kickoff. With Dallas’ offense and Philadelphia’s defense on the field, Carter began jawing with Prescott. At the end of their exchange, Carter spit on Prescott. The referee was right there and immediately flagged Carter for unsportsmanlike conduct before ejecting him from the game.

Eagles lose best defensive player in Jalen Carter

With that, the Eagles are down arguably their best defensive player. Carter, the third-year pro, is coming off a season in which he made his first Pro Bowl and finished 12th in AP Defensive Player of the Year voting. Carter compiled 42 tackles (25 solo), 12 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and 16 quarterback hits. He was dominant throughout Philadelphia’s Super Bowl run, recording nine tackles (three solo) and two sacks.

The Eagles have just four remaining active interior defensive linemen: Jordan Davis, Moro Ojomo, Gabe Hall and Byron Young. Look for them to get plenty of work in Carter’s absence.

It’s advantage Cowboys, who no longer have to worry about a potential game-wrecker in Carter. The new-look rushing attack led by Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders will love it as well.

It’s indeed been a chaotic start to the 2025 NFL season. Along with Carter’s ejection, both teams have scored in the first quarter. The Cowboys got things rolling with a goal line score from Williams. The Eagles responded with a four-yard rushing touchdown from quarterback Jalen Hurts.