Jalen Carter Ejected: Jason Kelce takes cryptic shot at Dak Prescott as video of Cowboys QB spitting first toward Jalen Carter goes viral hours after spitgate controversy

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected from Thursday's game against the Dallas Cowboys after spitting at quarterback Dak Prescott one play into the game.

However, a new video from NBC’s broadcast shows Prescott may have initiated the incident by spitting in Carter’s direction while Eagles fullback Ben VanSumeren received medical attention.

The defensive tackle retaliated, which resulted in a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and an immediate ejection.

Referee Shawn Smith called it a “disqualifiable foul” and a “non-football act,” while the NFL is reportedly reviewing the incident for potential fines or suspensions.

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Hours after the video of Prescott spitting first was released, Eagles legend Jason Kelce posted a cryptic tweet:

“The truth shall set you free.”

This came after his initial reaction to Carter’s ejection, when Kelce had tweeted:

“What in the f**k just happened.”

The Eagles defeated the Cowboys 24-20 after the game was delayed for over half an hour due to lightning.

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Dak Prescott and Jalen Carter tell their sides on spitgate controversy

Eagles vs. Cowboys tapped into the football energy of a new season right at kickoff when Carter was ejected for spitting on Prescott.

"He was insulting me," Prescott explained after the game. "I wouldn’t spit on somebody. I’m definitely not trying to spit on you. We’re about to play a game."

Carter later admitted fault and apologized.

"It was a mistake that happened on my side. It won’t happen again," he said. "I feel bad for just my teammates and fans out there. I’m doing it for them. I’m doing it for my family, also. But the fans, they showed the most love."

The Eagles felt Carter’s absence immediately, as Nick Sirianni lost his defensive wrecking ball, which was crucial in last year’s Super Bowl run.

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