‘What did Dak Prescott say…’: Jalen Carter's ejection has Eagles fans worried; Cowboys QB in spotlight

A heated exchange between Dak Prescott and Jalen Carter resulted in the latter's ejection from the Dallas Cowboys vs Eagles season opener on Thursday

Published on: Sep 5, 2025, 07:27:14 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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A heated exchange between Dak Prescott and Jalen Carter resulted in the latter's ejection from the Dallas Cowboys vs the Philadelphia Eagles season opener on Thursday. On-field videos show the two stars mouthing at each other before Carter spat on Prescott. Fans, meanwhile, wondered: ‘What did Dak Prescott say to Carter?’

Dak Prescott and Jalen Carter got into an argument within seconds of the kickoff (X)

The Jalen Carter ejection, for unsportsmanlike conduct, took place only six seconds into the NFL season opener. The Eagles were slammed with a 15-yard penalty. Taking advantage, the Cowboys scored the first touchdown with Javonte Williams' 1-yard run.

Dak Prescott vs Jalen Carter

Right after the opening kickoff, tensions flared between Prescott and Carter. The confrontation escalated when Carter spat on Prescott’s jersey, prompting an immediate reaction. The Cowboys QB pointed it out to the nearest official, who wasted no time tossing a flag and ejecting Carter.

As Carter made the slow walk off the field, helmet dangling behind his back, boos rained down from the stands.

“What do you think Dak Prescott actually said here,” one puzzled fan wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Dak Prescott had to have said something to Jalen Carter because it’s no way he just spit on Dak unprovoked,” another one added.

“I wonder if Prescott said something to Carter to goad him and he took the bait. If so, gamesmanship on Dak, although I hate him and the Cowboys, but Carter has to know you can’t spit on an opponent. Hopefully lesson learned by him,” a third fan tweeted.

The Eagles took Carter out of Georgia with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2023 draft. The 24-year-old has quickly blossomed into one of the top defensive lineman and played a key role in helping the Eagles win the Super Bowl last season.

Just this week, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio praised the edge Carter brought to the unit.

“I don’t know that nastiness is the right word,” Fangio said. “I just think he has to play with the right mindset to reach his potential, or come close to reaching his potential. He’s just got to be on top of the details, play with great effort, and be focused.”

(With AP inputs)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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