Philadelphia Eagles star defensive tackle Jalen Carter received a plethora of angry messages from fans who accused him of injuring Green Bay Packers quarterback during Friday night’s game in São Paulo, Brazil.
During Green Bay’s final drive, Love suffered a lower leg injury after getting hit by Josh Sweat and Jalen Carter. Malik Willis had to play the final two snap but took a sack on the final play before he could attempt a Hail Mary.
The Eagles held on for a 34-29 victory in a thrilling back-and-forth affair.
Looks like Jordan Love’s knee popped 😬 pic.twitter.com/xJs7Sf32xd
— NFL Notifications (@NFLNotify) September 7, 2024
On his Instagram story, Carter posted a screenshot of the disturbing messages he received from angry fans, accusing him of injuring Love. But the second-year defensive tackle handled the matter perfectly, writing, “Making a football play wishing Jordan the best recovery!”
It looks like Jalen Carter has already received hate messages from Packers and NFL fans.
Via his IG story. pic.twitter.com/RPJZYhF97u
— Aidan Doc 🧸 (@AidanDoc__) September 7, 2024
The good news is that initial tests revealed that Love’s ACL is still intact, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on Saturday. Love will undergo more testing today when the team lands in Green Bay.
Jalen Carter had two tackles in the Eagles’ victory. Love completed 17 of 34 pass attempts for 260 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
The Eagles will be back in action on Sept. 16 when they welcome Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons to Lincoln Financial Field on “Monday Night Football” in Week 2. The Packers host the Indianapolis Colts at Lambeau Field on Sept .15.
Jalen Carter Looks To Build Off Stellar Rookie Season
Thanks to the depth on the Eagles’ prolific front seven last season, the Georgia product spent his rookie year in a rotational role. Despite only making one start, Carter still tallied six sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
With Fletcher Cox (retired) and Haason Reddick (traded to the New York Jets) gone, the Eagles will need Carter more than ever. Based on his remarkable play in a limited role last season, Carter should be up for the challenge and emerge as a superstar in year two.
