‘Clear as day… absolutely insane & disappointing!’ – NFL hits Eagles superstar Jalen Carter with ANOTHER brutal fine after taunting scandal… just weeks after $57,000 “Spitgate” shame for spitting on Dak Prescott leaves his reputation in tatters - suong
If Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter didn’t understand the microscope under which he’s going to operate this season — or maybe even in seasons to come — he should know now.
The NFL handed Carter his second fine of the year on September 27, hitting him for $11,593 for taunting in a Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Carter was seen on video taunting the Rams sideline after blocking a field goal in the fourth quarter.
He was also fined a whopping $57,222 for unsportsmanlike conduct for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in the season opener — a game in which he also essentially served a 1-game suspension after he was ejected just 6 seconds into the game.
The Eagles are on the road in Week 4 for a game between unbeaten teams when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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‘Spitgate’ Still Hanging Over Carter’s Head
The spitting incident — now known a “Spitgate” colloquially — made Carter into a ready made villain for the rest of the NFL. Which means any infraction, even as insignificant as a taunting fine, is going to be blown out of proportion.
It’s safe to say Carter won’t be able to live down what happened with Prescott for some time, despite earning NFL All-Pro honors and winning a Super Bowl last year in just his second season in the NFL.
“Legitimately cannot wrap my head around this from Jalen Carter … There’s not even an argument to be made here,” That’s Ball Folks podcast host Josh Reynolds wrote on his official X account on September 4. “Clear as day he spit on him. Won’t be shocked in the slightest if he gets suspended. Absolutely insane & disappointing move. WTF.”
Carter Could Be Generational Talent
If Carter can get out of his own way, he could be a generational talent for the Eagles and in the NFL — and he could land one of the biggest paydays for a defensive player in NFL history as he’s eligible for his first contract extension following this season.
ESPN put Carter as the NFL’s No. 3 defensive tackle in its preseason position rankings as voted on by a group of coaches, scouts and executives.
Carter was ranked as high as No. 1 by several executives and no lower than No. 4. He was an honorable mention pick in the 2024 preseason rankings.
One thing that speaks to Carter actually being the most valuable player on the list is that, at 24 years old, he’s a full 3 years younger than anyone else in the Top 10.
“A year ago, evaluators around the league projected big things for Carter, who had already shown a knack for beating top-shelf offensive guards at the line,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler wrote on July 8. “He validated that faith with All-Pro second-team honors, a Pro Bowl nod and a Super Bowl ring. Carter’s 4.5 sacks and 8.8% pass rush win rate are not gaudy, but he’s the classic need-to-see-him-in-person player.”
‘It’s going to cost them…’ NFL announces punishment for two Las Vegas Raiders stars after costly mistakes in bruising Week 3 clash… heavy fines revealed in official league report as fans left stunned by what came next… - suong
Two Las Vegas Raiders players, Isaiah Pola-Mao and Devin White, face fines after the NFL announced penalties. It was a tough outing for the Silver and Black in Week 3 against the Washington Commanders, and both players made mistakes that proved costly to them financially.
On September 27, the NFL published its weekly Gameday Accountability report. Created in agreement with the NFL Players Association, the report highlights game-related rule violations that may result in accountability measures, aiming to protect players and preserve both competitive balance and the integrity of the game.
Pola-Mao received the larger fine of the two Raiders players. The 26-year-old was fined for unnecessary roughness during a first-quarter play against the Commanders at the 5:01 mark, when he used his helmet. As a result, the NFL has fined Pola-Mao $17,278 for the incident.
As for White, the unnecessary roughness play that he was fined for came in the fourth quarter at the 11:31 mark after he gave a hip drop tackle. Because of this incident, the NFL fined the 27-year-old $6,500.
Raiders Defenders Will Need to Move Forward
Pola-Mao and White will have to put these issues behind them as the Raiders defense need these two playing at the top of their game against the Chicago Bears.
Raiders defensive lineman Thomas Booker IV will be looking to help slow down Williams and the Bears. Furthermore, he explained what the defense needs to do to give the team the best chance to win.
“I think [Williams is] starting to kind of figure it out—when he should stay in the pocket and when he should get out of there,” Booker told reporters on September 24
“In terms of being improvisational and scrambling, he can really make plays on the move. For us, it’s about containing him and creating as many opportunities as possible to keep him in the pocket, so he doesn’t get out and run wild. That’s what we’ll be focusing on this week.”
Bears QB Caleb Williams Has the Raiders Defense on Alert
Booker isn’t the only one aware of what Williams brings against a defense. Raiders head coach Pete Carroll is praising the quarterback as well, noting he’s been following him closely since his USC days.
“I did watch him a lot [at USC] and had a chance to check him out,” Carroll told reporters on September 24. “He’s a very, very special athlete and
“They have a really nice system. You can see it already coming through. [Ben Johnson] is doing a nice job teaching these guys what he believes is important in offense. You can see that there are a lot of changes from last year. Caleb can do whatever you want him to do, so he’s a very dangerous player to play against.”
