NFL says Jalen Carter ejection serves as suspension for spitting

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Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Carter will not miss any future games for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

The NFL announced Tuesday that since Carter was ejected from last week's season opener without participating in a single play, the league would consider the second-year defensive tackle to have already served a one-game suspension.

This is an important distinction by the NFL, which establishes a precedent and sends a message to players that spitting on an opponent will result in a one-game suspension.

Carter will forfeit his Week 1 game check worth $57,222, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, but will be available to play in the Eagles' Week 2 Super…