Jalen Carter Doesn’t Blame Dak Prescott for Ejection Over Spitting Incident

Jalen Carter vowed to refrain from spitting on another player in the future.

Jalen Carter Doesn’t Blame Dak Prescott for Ejection Over Spitting Incident

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Jalen Carter doesn’t hold any grudge against Dak Prescott for the spit-gate incident. Carter admitted that he made a terrible mistake.

The Philadelphia Eagles grabbed a crucial 24-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys to start their title defense on Thursday. Yet, the outcome could have been very different, as the Eagles played without Carter for the entire game.

Carter was sent for an extremely early shower after the referee caught him spitting on the Dallas Cowboys quarterback. It also means a de facto ban from the week two fixture.

Despite the disappointing turn of events, Carter isn’t angry at Prescott. The 24-year-old blamed himself for his immature behavior.

It was a mistake that I have on my side… Just won’t happen again. I feel bad for my teammates and fans out there [because] I am doing it for them. I am done for my family also, but the parents, they show the most love you. Today is not being able to finish the game… It won’t happen again.

Jalen Carter told ESPN’s Tim McManus from inside the Eagles locker room

A packed Lincoln Financial Stadium was stunned to see an official throw a penalty flag before the kickoff. Confused fans watched in silence until the ref announced the ejection of Jalen Carter from the game.

Pool reporter for The Athletic, Zach Berman, asked Referee Shawn Smith to explain the reason behind Carter’s dismissal. Smith revealed that one of the officials observed Carter spitting on Prescott. In their book, Carter’s actions are equivalent to a disqualifiable foul.

Dak Prescott comes clean about Jalen Carter’s spit-gate incident

For a brief moment, Carter became a target for online trolls. However, it did not take long for the narrative to change.

Jalen Carter Doesn't Blame Dak Prescott for Ejection Over Spitting Incident
Dak Prescott (Image via IMAGO)

An extended version of the clip caught the entire ordeal on camera. The footage shocked everyone. Prescott was revealed to have instigated the situation that led to Carter spitting on him.

When asked to explain his role in Carter’s send-off, Prescott claimed he was defending his rookie lineman from banter.

He was trying to mess with Tyler Booker. I was just looking at him… right here by the two linemen, and yes, I needed to spit, and I wouldn’t wanna spit on my linemen, so I spit ahead… Back there, Jory [Carter] was like, ‘You trying to spit on me?’ At this point, I felt like he was insulting me, like I wouldn’t spit on somebody, I am not trying to spit on you. Wondering why are you trying to mess with the rookies?

Dak Prescott said via ESPN’s Mike Garafolo

Prescott doubled down on Carter for the insult.

Why would I need to spit on you for? And he just spat on me in that moment. It was more of a surprise than anything.

Prescott added

After the penalty flag was thrown, Prescott thought that the Cowboys would be awarded a 15-yard gain, but he didn’t realize that Carter would be ejected from the game. The Cowboys had to alter their game plans.

For anybody to get out of the game, I am sure he regrets that. Pretty sure that I wasn’t trying to spit on him or aiming my spit at him.

Prescott quipped

Prescott kept the Cowboys in the game despite All-Pro receiver CeeDee Lamb dropping four easy catches. He finished with 21 successful passes for 188 yards (61% completion). The Cowboys host the New York Giants in week two, while the Eagles travel to Arrowhead Stadium and play the Kansas City Chiefs.

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