The NFL's Monday deadline for disciplinary action against players passed without a ruling on Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter's ejection from Thursday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Carter was ejected for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. The lack of an immediate decision strongly suggests that Carter will not face a suspension.
According to reports from sources such as the Washington Post, the absence of a swift resolution indicates the NFL is unlikely to issue a suspension before the Eagles' upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Typically, suspensions and appeals are handled much more quickly, with decisions often announced by Tuesday. The delayed ruling points to a likely alternative form of punishment.
Given the precedent for similar incidents involving spitting, a substantial fine is the more probable outcome. The timing of Carter's ejection—before the game even began—effectively mirrors a one-game suspension. However, the absence of any on-field play might influence the disciplinary approach.
One argument suggests that since Carter didn't participate in the game for which he was paid, he should forfeit a game's worth of salary as a penalty. This would equate to a fine of approximately $57,222 based on his base salary. If a fine is indeed the chosen punishment, the urgency for a rapid decision is considerably lessened. The NFL will likely take their time to determine the appropriate financial penalty.
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Originally published at: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/no-jalen-carter-resolution-on-monday-points-to-no-suspension
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