Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter has been fined $57,222 and avoided further suspension for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in Week 1, the NFL announced Tuesday.
"Because Carter was disqualified before participating in a single play, the suspension is considered to have been served in Week 1 and he will forfeit his game check," the NFL said in a statement.
Carter will not appeal the decision and is eligible to play in the Eagles' Week 2 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. ESPN reported the Eagles agreed not to use the suspension to void any guarantees in Carter's contract or signing bonus forfeiture.
Carter was ejected from the Eagles' 24-20 win over the Cowboys before the first play from scrimmage.
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