The Philadelphia Eagles kicked off the 2025 season against the rival Dallas Cowboys Thursday night, and we saw an ejection before the first play from scrimmage. Eagles star defensive tackle Jalen Carter was booted from the game after the opening kickoff for appearing to spit on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott .

Carter left the defending champion Eagles hanging on Thursday night when he was ejected for spitting at Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, a saliva-driven dismissal from the

It could be argued Carter already paid the price by essentially sitting out the opener.