Jason Kelce blasted over ‘you swallow’ remark amid Jalen Carter spitting ejection in Eagles vs Cowboys opener

The former Philadelphia Eagles center posted his reaction to the Carter ejection on X, formerly known as Twitter. Kelce, brother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, wrote about the incident involving the Eagles defensive tackle.

"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.

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"What in the f--- just happened," Kelce added.

The post generated significant criticism from social media users questioning the appropriateness of his comments.

"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 ejection details from Eagles vs Cowboys season opener

The NFL season opener in Philadelphia took an unexpected turn when Eagles defensive tackle Carter was ejected before taking a single snap after spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. The incident occurred moments after the Eagles celebrated raising their second Super Bowl banner.

During the opening kickoff, special teamer Ben VanSumeren sustained an injury, bringing both units onto the field. While trainers attended to VanSumeren, officials threw a flag and subsequently disqualified Carter for unsportsmanlike conduct following a brief conference.

Replay footage confirmed that Carter exchanged words with Prescott before spitting at the Cowboys quarterback. NBC reported at halftime that Carter could face additional punishment, including a possible suspension.

NFL emphasizes player respect following Carter incident

The league has prioritized respect between players this season. NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent addressed teams in a preseason video, stating 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 the league's renewed focus on player conduct and sportsmanship standards.

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Jalen Carter's NFL career and previous controversies

Carter, 24, earned Pro Bowl recognition in his rookie season with 4.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, six pass breakups, and two forced fumbles. Despite his on-field success, his career has included previous controversies.

The former Georgia standout dropped to the ninth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft following legal troubles connected to a fatal street racing crash. Carter later turned himself in and pleaded no contest to reckless driving and racing charges.

Eagles Cowboys game suspended due to weather conditions

The Cowboys vs Eagles season opener was suspended due to severe weather conditions affecting the Philadelphia area.