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NFL Announces Double Discipline for Jalen Carter and Dak Prescott After Heated Eagles–Cowboys Clash

September 5, 2025

The NFL wasted no time laying down the law after Thursday night’s volatile season opener between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, handing out punishments to both Jalen Carter and Dak Prescott in the aftermath of a first-quarter flashpoint that sent shockwaves across the league.
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League officials confirmed that Carter has been fined $56,222 for spitting at Prescott — an act that triggered his immediate ejection and left Philadelphia scrambling without its defensive anchor in the middle of a rivalry war. But the ruling didn’t stop there. After combing through every angle of the incident, the NFL determined that Prescott also played a role in sparking the confrontation.

Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the findings bluntly:

“After reviewing the footage, it is clear Dak looked directly at Carter and spat in his direction. While it wasn’t a direct hit, it was a serious act of provocation that escalated the situation. This not only led to Carter’s penalty but could have changed the outcome of the game, as Philadelphia was forced to play without one of its top defenders.”

As a result, Prescott was slapped with a $33,266 fine, creating the rare scene of two stars from opposite sidelines both being disciplined for the same fiery exchange. The decision reinforces the league’s stance that accountability cuts across positions, contracts, and reputations.

Despite Carter’s absence, the Eagles dug deep and escaped with a razor-thin victory, though many analysts argued the result could have looked far different had Dallas capitalized on the chaos. Instead, the postgame conversation has only poured gasoline on one of the NFL’s most bitter rivalries.

The league made it clear: future outbursts will be met with even stiffer consequences, including suspensions. For Carter and Prescott, the warning could not be louder — the spotlight of the NFL is squarely on them as the season presses forward.

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