""It was more of a surprise than anything," Prescott said. "The refs obviously saw it. Threw the flag. I was like, Hell yeah! We get 15 yards to start the game off. Didn't realize he was getting ejected. Unfortunate that he did. Hell of a player.""
""It was a mistake that happened on my side. It won't happen again," Carter said. "I feel bad for just my teammates and fans out there. I'm doing it for them. I'm doing it for my family, also. But the fans, they showed the most love.""
""He was insulting me," Prescott said. "I wouldn't spit on somebody. I'm definitely not trying to spit on you. We're about to play a game.""
Jalen Carter was ejected six seconds into the season opener for spitting on Dak Prescott after an exchange following the Eagles' Super Bowl celebration. An official threw a flag and ejected Carter for unsportsmanlike conduct, resulting in a 15-yard penalty before the first snap. The Cowboys scored on the opening drive on Javonte Williams' 1-yard touchdown run. Prescott said he spat straight ahead and did not intend to target Carter. Carter apologized after the game, called the action a mistake, expressed regret to teammates, fans and family, and could face financial or disciplinary consequences under the NFL's sportsmanship emphasis.
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