Jason Kelce Reacts to Jalen Carter and Dak Prescott Spitting Incident
*Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce is at the center of the debate surrounding the spitting altercation between Jalen Carter and Dak Prescott. Now an ESPN analyst, Kelce took to X to share his unfiltered reaction as the controversy unfolded.
“What in the f**k just happened [?],” Kelce initially posted during the Eagles-Cowboys game on September 4, 2025. He later called it the “most wild start to an NFL season of all time,” adding, “everyone knows you don’t spit, you swallow [obviously].”
When video later showed Prescott spitting ahead before Carter’s retaliation, Kelce shared the clip with the caption, “And the truth shall set you free,” suggesting the defensive tackle was provoked.
Eagles-Cowboys Season Opener Turns Chaotic Before First Snap
The drama began before the first offensive play in Philadelphia’s 24-20 win over Dallas. Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott directly in front of an official.
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Video appeared to show Prescott spitting first in Carter’s direction during a pre-play huddle. Carter responded immediately, but his action drew the flag and ejection before he even played a snap.
The NFL has not yet announced additional discipline, but similar past cases suggest Carter may face a fine rather than a suspension.
Dak Prescott Denies Intent, Calls Carter’s Reaction “Insulting”
Prescott strongly denied spitting at Carter intentionally, clarifying that he spits on the field often during games. “What the hell would I need to spit on you for?” he told reporters after the game.
“I wasn’t going to spit on my lineman and I just spit ahead. I wouldn’t spit on somebody.”
He added that Carter’s reaction caught him off guard. “I don’t want anyone ejected, especially a talented player like him. It was just an unfortunate circumstance.”
Jalen Carter Apologizes After Costly Ejection
Carter admitted his mistake after the game, acknowledging that his response was out of line. He apologized publicly and promised the incident “won’t happen again.”
His absence left the Eagles shorthanded, though the team still pulled off the close 24-20 victory over their NFC East rivals. The rivalry now has extra fire heading into their next matchup later this season.
Jason Kelce Faces Backlash Over His Comments
Kelce’s defense of Carter drew immediate backlash online. Critics accused him of bias toward his former team, saying his take excused bad behavior.
“Spitting on someone and spitting on the ground is 2 different things,” former NFL lineman Jon Feliciano posted on X.
Cowboys reporter Bobby Belt also slammed Kelce, calling his stance “intellectually dishonest” or “limited” given the context. Some fans called it “crazy work” to defend Carter at all.
Still, many supporters argued Kelce was not excusing Carter but pointing out the full sequence of events. His comments have already been viewed over 4 million times, showing his ongoing influence as a sports personality.
What This Means for the Cowboys-Eagles Rivalry
The spitting incident has poured gasoline on one of the NFL’s fiercest rivalries. Fans are already circling the next Cowboys-Eagles game, expecting fireworks on and off the field.
Whether the NFL issues fines or additional discipline, the controversy ensures this season’s rivalry matchups will carry even more intensity. With Kelce fueling the conversation, the drama has only just begun.
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