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NFL Punishes Eagles DT Jalen Carter for Heated Incident vs Cowboys

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter has a long history of getting himself into trouble against the Dallas Cowboys, and it’s going to cost him again.The NFL fined Carter $12,537 for unnecessary roughness in Monday night’s 38-21 loss to the…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8:59 PM
NFL Punishes Eagles DT Jalen Carter for Heated Incident vs Cowboys
Key Things to Know
  • The NFL fined Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter $12,537 for unnecessary roughness against the Dallas Cowboys.
  • Carter struck Cowboys tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford in the head and neck after the whistle.
  • The penalty marks the sixth fine of Carter's career, totaling over $127,000 in league discipline.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The NFL has fined Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter $12,537 for unnecessary roughness following an altercation during Monday night's 38-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The league penalized Carter after he struck Cowboys tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford twice in the head and neck area after the whistle in the third quarter.

Although Carter was not penalized during the game, the fine marks the sixth disciplinary penalty of his NFL career, bringing his total career fines to over $127,000. The incident comes amid a difficult stretch for the Eagles, who have dropped five consecutive games.

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