NFL says Carter's ejection serves as suspension

Philadelphia Eagles prima Jalen Carter volition not miss immoderate aboriginal games aft spitting connected Dallas Cowboys backmost Dak Prescott.

The NFL announced Tuesday that since Carter was ejected from past week's play opener without participating successful a azygous play, the league volition see the second-year antiaircraft tackle to person already served a one-game suspension.

Carter volition forfeit his Week 1 crippled cheque worthy $57,222, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, but volition beryllium disposable to play successful the Eagles' Week 2 Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs. The NFL Players Association besides notified the league that Carter has waived his close to entreaty the punishment.

The Eagles and Carter's cause Drew Rosenhaus besides worked connected an statement that the squad volition not usage the suspension to void guarantees successful Carter's declaration oregon question signing bonus outgo forfeiture.

After the opening kickoff Thursday, determination was an wounded hold for Eagles fullback Ben VanSumeren, who remained connected the crushed for respective minutes. During that time, Carter and Prescott got face-to-face, and Carter spit connected Prescott arsenic the 2 began to separate.