India, Sept. 5 -- Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected just moments into the game after being flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct on the opening kickoff.

During a pause in play, as special teams player Ben VanSumeren was being treated on the field for an injury, Carter walked up to Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and reportedly spat on him.

The referee immediately threw a flag and disqualified Carter.

His early exit is a huge setback for Philadelphia's defence. Carter has been one of the Eagles' most disruptive forces on the interior, particularly against the run, and losing him right at the start left the unit scrambling to adjust.

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