Jalen Carter on spitting ejection
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It could be argued Carter already paid the price by essentially sitting out the opener.
The Atlanta Falcons have long struggled with bolstering their defensive line. Hopefully, that is about to change this season with the emergence of Ruke Orhorohoro, Brandon Dorlus, and others. Still, one popular solution was available to the Falcons a few seasons ago.
Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts shared their thoughts on the Eagles' first game of the season beginning with a Jalen Carter ejection.
Carter has a base salary of $1.03 million in 2025. That works out to $57,222 per week. Thus, a fine of $57,222 seems to be fair and appropriate, given the precedent the league has established in similar cases.
Jalen Hurts scored two touchdowns as the Eagles battled through a weather delay and Jalen Carter's ejection to beat the Cowboys, 24-20.
Jalen Hurts laughed when asked about Michael Jordan and the shrug. He didn’t directly address whether he was trying to be like Mike when he raised his shoulders and held out his hands after his first touchdown.