After Philadelphia DT Jalen Carter was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct and ejected for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott last Thursday, the thought was that he would get suspended for an additional game.
However, another angle of the incident showed Prescott spitting in the direction of Carter. That may have saved the Pro Bowl defensive tackle.
On Tuesday, the NFL announced that 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.
He is eligible to participate in the club’s Week 2 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The NFL Players Association has informed the NFL that Carter will not contest the discipline and has waived his right to appeal.
This season, the NFL is taking a strong stance against unsportsmanlike conduct, a move that was evident in Week 1.
Carter is Philly’s best defensive player, so to have him on the field against the Chiefs is huge.
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