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SHOCK: NFL Announces Double Discipline for Dak Prescott And Jalen Carter After Heated Cowboys-Eagles Clash

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September 9, 2025

The NFL wasted no time delivering its verdict after Thursday night’s season opener turned ugly between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, issuing punishments to both Jalen Carter and Dak Prescott following a heated first-quarter confrontation that shook the league.

League officials confirmed Carter has been fined $56,222 for spitting at Prescott — an act that triggered his immediate ejection and left Philadelphia scrambling without its top defensive tackle in a prime-time rivalry showdown. But the NFL didn’t stop there. After carefully reviewing the footage, officials determined Prescott also contributed to the altercation.

Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the ruling directly:

“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 influenced the outcome of the game, as Philadelphia was forced to play without one of its best defenders.”
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As a result, Prescott was fined $33,266, creating the rare scene of both teams’ stars facing discipline for the same volatile exchange. The decision underscores the league’s stance that accountability applies to everyone — regardless of position or status.

Despite Carter’s absence, Philadelphia managed to grind out a narrow victory, though analysts argued Dallas had opportunities to turn the chaos into a statement win. Instead, the fallout has only added more fuel to one of football’s most bitter rivalries.

The NFL made its position clear: future flare-ups will result in harsher consequences, including possible suspensions. For both Prescott and Carter, the message is unmistakable — the spotlight is on them, and every move will be scrutinized as the season pushes forward.

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