Did Dak Prescott Spit on Jalen Carter First?

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Published 2 months ago in Facepalm

The NFL kicked off the 2025-2026 season last night, and before the first snap, there was an ejection. Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter was kicked out of the game after he spat on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

But did Prescott spit on Carter first?

Yes, and no. Upon further review of the incident, it does appear that Prescott spat in Carter’s direction as he approached the Cowboys’ huddle. In fairness, Prescott says he didn’t mean to.

In a transcript provided by the Eagles after the game, Prescott says, “I wouldn’t spit on somebody. [I] wasn’t going to spit on my lineman and I just spit ahead.” After Carter’s ejection, the Cowboys went on to score the first touchdown of the game; however, they would go on to lose 24-20 after a delay due to lightning strikes.