‘You swallow’: Jason Kelce's two cents on Jalen Carter ejection row after Eagles vs Cowboys suspended

Jason Kelce was slammed for his take on the Jalen Carter ejection row. Carter spat on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

Published on: Sep 5, 2025, 08:09:38 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Jason Kelce was slammed for his take on the Jalen Carter ejection row. The former Eagles superstar's reaction came after Carter spat on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and was disqualified within the first six seconds of the season opener.

Jason Kelce reacted to the Jalen Carter ejection row (Getty Images via AFP)

Jason, who is the elder brother of Kansas City star Travis Kelce, made a controversial remark on the situation.

“This is the most wild start to an NFL season of all time. First play of the game, one player is carted off, the other ejected. I mean everyone knows you don’t spit, you swallow obviously,” the 37-year-old posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“What in the f--- just happened,” Kelce added. He faced massive backlash.

“would you want your daughters reading something like this? grow up,” one fan commented under his post.

“Stop drinking. Remember you are employed and you also have sponsors,” another one tweeted.

Jalen Carter spit row

The NFL season opener in Philadelphia took a shocking turn when Eagles defensive tackle Carter was ejected before taking a single snap, after spitting on Dak Prescott.

The incident unfolded moments after the Eagles celebrated raising their second Super Bowl banner. On the opening kickoff, special teamer Ben VanSumeren went down injured, bringing both units onto the field. While trainers attended to VanSumeren, officials suddenly threw a flag, and after a brief huddle, disqualified Carter for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Replay footage later confirmed what sparked the ejection: Carter exchanged words with Prescott before spitting at him. The league has been emphasizing respect between players this season, and NBC reported at halftime that Carter could face further punishment, including a possible suspension.

NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent reminded teams in a preseason video that players must “respect your opponent, respect your teammates and play the game in between the whistles.” Carter’s actions are expected to fall under that new league focus.

Carter, 24, was named a Pro Bowler in his rookie season, producing 4.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, six pass breakups, and two forced fumbles. Despite his success, his career has not been without controversy. The former Georgia standout dropped to the ninth overall pick in the 2023 draft after legal troubles tied to a fatal street racing crash. He later turned himself in and pleaded no contest to reckless driving and racing charges.

The Cowboys vs Eagles game was suspended due to severe weather.

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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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