India, Sept. 5 -- The NFL was hit with a major controversy as Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected after spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. The incident happened moments after a pregame Super Bowl Championship celebration as Carter was asked to leave the field six seconds into the NFL season opener. Not just this, the Eagles were also hit with a 15-yard penalty before the first scrap from scrimmage, leading to the Cowboys scoring on the opening drive.

The cameras picked up Prescott and Carter exchanging words after the opening kickoff, and it was then that the latter spat on the Cowboys star's jersey before backing away.

Prescott then indicated to the nearby official, and the latter then threw ...