Jalen Carter was ejected from an NFL game for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott just before the first defensive play.

This incident, known as “Spitgate 2025,” has drawn significant media attention and discussion, with Carter later addressing the media saying it won’t happen again and expressing calmness during the ejection.
Video footage and analysis reveal that Prescott appeared to provoke Carter, which led to Carter’s reaction, though many commentators agree that spitting is unacceptable regardless of the provocation.

Carter’s ejection had an immediate impact on the game’s dynamics.There are several videos available showing the incident, Carter’s post-ejection media comments, and detailed analysis of the event including the controversy over who provoked whom .