CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones recently reported that if Carter was suspended at any point, his contract states he could lose his remaining base salary and roster bonus in 2025 and 2026. However, Rosenhau and the NFL found a compromise that allowed Carter to still be suspended without losing any of his bonus money.

The Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected six seconds into the NFL season opener for spitting on Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott immediately after the opening kickoff. Officials then flagged him for unsportsmanlike conduct and disqualified him before either offense ran a play.

Jalen Carter's ejection from the NFL season opener in Philadelphia landed him on an infamous list of spitting incidents in sports

Hall of Famer edge rusher Jared Allen believes the NFL should suspend Jalen Carter after spitting on Dak Prescott.