Summary
Philadelphia Eagles player Jalen Carter has been punished by the NFL with a one-game suspension and two fines for unsportsmanlike conduct in separate incidents. His actions included spitting on a player and taunting after blocking a field goal in different games. Carter apologized and assured fans such behavior will not happen again.
Key Facts
- Jalen Carter, a defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, received a suspension after being ejected for spitting on an opponent in a game against the Dallas Cowboys.
- Carter was fined $57,222 for the spitting incident during the season-opening game.
- Carter apologized to his teammates and fans, promising such actions would not occur again.
- In a later game against the Los Angeles Rams, Carter received another fine for taunting after blocking a field goal.
- The NFL fined Carter $11,593 for this taunting incident.
- The blocked field goal was significant as it helped the Eagles come back to win the game.
