NFL makes decision on Jalen Carter suspension, fine after Eagles star spit on Dak Prescott
NFL makes decision on Jalen Carter suspension, fine after Eagles star spit on Dak Prescott originally appeared on The Sporting News
The Philadelphia Eagles have learned the verdict for defensive star Jalen Carter.
After Carter spit on Dak Prescott in Thursday’s season opener and was ejected, he was awaiting his fate as far as a suspension or a fine from the NFL.
This is what the NFL announced on Tuesday afternoon, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero:
“Jalen Carter of the Philadelphia Eagles has been suspended without pay for one game for his act of unsportsmanlike conduct in last Thursday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Because Carter was disqualified before participating in a single play, the suspension is considered to have been served in Week 1 and he will forfeit his game check. The NFL Players Association has informed the NFL that Carter will not contest the discipline and has waived his right to appeal. He is eligible to participate in the club’s Week 2 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. League rules prohibiting unsportsmanlike conduct are of vital importance to everyone involved in the game. The NFL has been clear with players, clubs, and the NFLPA that it plans to place particular emphasis on sportsmanship this season.”
Technically, it goes into the books as a one-game suspension. But because Carter’s action and ejection occurred before he actually played a snap, that counts as time served.
It equates to a $57,222 fine, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. That’s an equivalent of one game check for Carter.
It’s quite consequential news heading into Week 2.
In the late afternoon window Sunday, the Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs. It’s a rematch of Philly’s big Super Bowl victory in February.
And on the interior of the defensive line, the Eagles will have their star back.