It is anticipated that the League will take into consideration its emphasis on sportsmanship when it sanctions Jalen Carter for spitting Dak Prescott.
While Philadelphia Eagles They expect new disciplinary measures for the outstanding defensive Tackle Jalen Cartera speech pronounced in spring could be illustrative about the future of the NFL.
At the Palm Beach Owner Meeting, Floridathe executive vice president of NFL American football operations, Troy Vincent, told the coaches, general managers and executives gathered in the same room as Sportsness represented one of the greatest threats for the league brand.
During that meeting, Vincent warned the coaches, general managers and executives that there would be, as a source recalled, “Zero tolerance for acts that belittle the sport” and that the league would take severe measures against those who violate the measure.
The NFL is now considering what disciplinary measures to impose Carter, who was expelled from the first game of the season on Thursday night for spitting to the Marshal of Campo de los Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott, before the first play from the line of hitting.
At a minimum, Carter will face a considerable fine and could also be suspended, according to Sources to ESPN. A NFL decision is expected on Monday, according to Fuentes, while the Eagles return to work and prepare for the rematch of the Super Bowl at the Geha Field at Arrowhead Stadium next Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The sports spirit is not the only point of emphasis of the NFL during the last preseason. The League has also promised to take energetic measures against the celebrations of the players who imply violent gestures or are of a sexually suggestive nature. The NFL saw too much of this last year and will be sanctioned more frequently this season.
After Thursday’s initial serve, the Fullback of the Eagles, Ben Vansumeren, suffered a delay due to injury, because it remained on the ground for several minutes. During that time, Carter and Prescott were face to face, and Carter spit on Prescott while both began to separate.
“It was a mistake of mine, and it will simply happen again,” Carter said after the game. “I’m sorry for my colleagues and the fans. … it will not happen again. I can promise it.”
Later, a video showed Prescott spitting towards Carter and the defense of the Eagles before Carter spit him.
When asked if he was worried about being suspended by the NFL, Carter replied: “If I receive that message or that call and I have that conversation, we will solve it.”
The Eagles coach, Nick Sirianni, did not reveal whether Carter would face an internal sanction, stating that any measure would remain within the organization.
“I want these boys to play with a lot of energy and tenacity, respecting the rules of the game,” Sirianni said after Philadelphia’s victory 24-20. “So we will address that.”
Tim Mcmanus of ESPN contributed to this report.
