PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected moments after a <a class="zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE " data-testid="prism-linkbase" href="https://apnews.com/article/philadelphia-eagles-super-bowl-a80b8502f36c6a6f53921bdb552328cb">pregame Super Bowl championship celebration</a> for spitting on Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott.

Carter was tossed six seconds into Thursday night's NFL season opener for unsportsmanlike conduct. The Eagles were hit with a 15-yard penalty before the first snap from scrimmage, and the Cowboys scored on the opening drive on Javonte Williams' 1-yard touchdown run.

The Eagles took Carter out of Georgia with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2023 draft.

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Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected moments after a pregame Super Bowl championship celebration for spitting on Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott{ai:summary}Jalen Carter was ejected six seconds into the season opener for unsportsmanlike conduct after spitting on Dak Prescott during a pregame celebration. The Eagles were penalized 15 yards before the first snap, and Dallas opened with a score.Carter was the Eagles' No. 9 overall pick in the 2023 draft from Georgia. #sports

Eagles' Jalen Carter ejected for spitting on Cowboys' Dak Prescott

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