"At the owner's meetings in Palm Beach, Florida, NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent told head coaches, general managers and executives gathered in one room that sportsmanship posed one of the biggest threats to the league's brand. During that meeting, Vincent warned coaches, GMs and executives that there would be, as one source recalled, "zero tolerance for acts that demean the game," and that the league would come down hard on any violators."
"The NFL now is mulling what discipline to impose on Carter, who was ejected from Thursday night's season opener for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott before the first play from scrimmage. At the very least, Carter will face a substantial fine, and he could also be suspended, sources told ESPN. A decision by the NFL is expected Monday, according to sources, as the Eagles return to work and get ready for a Super Bowl rematch in Kansas City next Sunday against the Chiefs."
"After the opening kickoff Thursday, there was an injury delay for Eagles fullback Ben VanSumeren, who remained on the ground for several minutes. During that time, Carter and Prescott got face-to-face, and Carter spit on Prescott as the two began to separate. "It was a mistake that happened on my side, and it just won't happen again," Carter said after the game. "I feel bad for my teammates and the fans out there. ... It won't happen again. I can make that promise.""
NFL executive vice president Troy Vincent warned that sportsmanship poses a major threat to the league's brand and announced a zero-tolerance posture toward acts that demean the game. The league is evaluating discipline for Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter after his ejection for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott before the first play. Potential penalties include a substantial fine and possible suspension, with a decision expected Monday. The NFL also plans stricter enforcement of celebrations involving violent gestures or sexual suggestiveness. Carter apologized after the game and vowed the conduct will not recur.
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