The Philadelphia Eagles started their Super Bowl defense with a 24-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. They played the entire game without defensive tackle Jalen Carter, who was ejected for spitting on Dak Prescott .

Despite not playing a snap, the NFL still contemplated suspending Carter for Week 2. But the ruling has been handed down, and Carter will play for the Eagles against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

“NFL is fining Eagles DT Jalen Carter $57,222 for spitting on Dak Prescott,” ESPN's Adam Schefter reported. “The league also says the game he was ejected for will serve as a one-game suspension. ‘After talking to the Eagles, the NFL and the NFLPA, Jalen has decided not to appeal and focus on the Chiefs game,' said Carter’s agent Drew Rosenhaus.” Article Continues

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