{"id":36899,"date":"2025-09-05T14:42:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T14:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=36899"},"modified":"2025-09-05T14:42:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T14:42:34","slug":"dak-prescott-explains-his-version-after-new-video-emerges-in-eagles-spit-gate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=36899","title":{"rendered":"Dak Prescott explains his version after new video emerges in Eagles\u2019 spit-gate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It was one slimy misunderstanding.<\/p>\n<p>Eagles star defensive tackle\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/09\/04\/sports\/eagles-jalen-carter-ejected-six-seconds-into-opener-vs-cowboys\/\">Jalen Carter was swiftly ejected<\/a>\u00a0from the first game of the NFL season, but there was more to the situation than initially believed.<\/p>\n<p>After the NBC broadcast eventually showed footage of Dak Prescott spitting first, former Cowboys coach and current NBC host Jason Garrett said on the postgame show that Carter thought the quarterback spat at him before the first play of an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/09\/05\/sports\/eagles-hold-off-cowboys-to-open-super-bowl-defense-with-win\/\">eventual 24-20 Eagles win in Philadelphia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-0\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DONMhOgACs8\/embed\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=463&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com&amp;rp=%2F2025%2F09%2F05%2Fsports%2Fdak-prescott-explains-his-version-after-new-video-emerges-in-eagles-spit-gate%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_campaign%3Dnypost%26sr_share%3Dfacebook%26utm_source%3Dfacebook%26fbclid%3DIwY2xjawMn1fVleHRuA#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A6229.299999952316%7D\" height=\"979\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Prescott told Garrett he had to spit while talking to Dallas offensive lineman Tyler Booker, although Carter was nearby and saw this.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou spit at me?\u201d Carter said to Prescott.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 3 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/09\/05\/sports\/dak-prescott-explains-his-version-after-new-video-emerges-in-eagles-spit-gate\/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=nypost&amp;sr_share=facebook&amp;utm_source=facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawMn1fVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFKNlFoRjBuTlFWYUY0clJnAR5hW--t44ujTPc6VBZZXqUhL59O0Py7gqI_r6AiUV6mVODyeDpEBLRuCnLWzw_aem_eNTBxNZ-2mfoQBFs3gh0AQ#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 3 article images.\" data-slideshow-slide-number=\"1\" data-slideshow-slides-total=\"3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37028479\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?w=1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png 2434w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=1024,682 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=2048,1365 2048w, 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=160,107 160w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=144,96 144w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=107,71 107w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=93,62 93w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=84,56 84w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=60,40 60w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=105,70 105w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=81,54 81w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=200,133 200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=231,154 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=322,215 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=662,441 662w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=90,60 90w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=120,80 120w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=87,58 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=50,33 50w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/dak_spit.png?resize=150,100 150w\" alt=\"Dak Prescott was seen spitting in the direction of the Eagles.\" width=\"886\" height=\"590\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>Dak Prescott was seen spitting in the direction of the Eagles.<span class=\"credit\">NBC<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<div class=\"inline-module inline-module--more inline-module--trending inline-module--more--thirds\" data-source-unit=\"Explore More - Trending\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<p>Prescott had a big smile awaiting Carter when he responded, \u201cWhy would I spit at you?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Carter quickly spat back on Prescott and was immediately ejected, just moments after the NFL season\u2019s opening kickoff.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 3 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/09\/05\/sports\/dak-prescott-explains-his-version-after-new-video-emerges-in-eagles-spit-gate\/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=nypost&amp;sr_share=facebook&amp;utm_source=facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawMn1fVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFKNlFoRjBuTlFWYUY0clJnAR5hW--t44ujTPc6VBZZXqUhL59O0Py7gqI_r6AiUV6mVODyeDpEBLRuCnLWzw_aem_eNTBxNZ-2mfoQBFs3gh0AQ#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 3 article images.\" data-slideshow-slide-number=\"2\" data-slideshow-slides-total=\"3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37028185\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/jalenn-carter.jpg?w=1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/jalenn-carter.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 4000w, 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/jalenn-carter.jpg?resize=87,52&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/jalenn-carter.jpg?resize=234,141&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 234w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/jalenn-carter.jpg?resize=50,30&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/jalenn-carter.jpg?resize=150,90&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w\" alt=\"Philadelphia Eagles player #98 on the sidelines.\" width=\"979\" height=\"590\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>Jalen Carter was quickly ejected for spitting at Dak Prescott before the opening drive.<span class=\"credit\">Scott Serio\/CSM\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI actually said words like, \u2018Why the hell would I\u2019 \u2014 excuse me, but probably even more colorful \u2014 \u2018What would I need to spit on you for?\u2019 He just spit on me in that moment, it was more of a surprise than anything,\u201d Prescott said,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/dak-prescott-jalen-carter-ejection-unfortunate-i-wasnt-trying-to-spit-on-him\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">according to Pro Football Talk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Carter apologized to his teammates after the incident.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a mistake that happened on my side. It won\u2019t happen again,\u201d Carter said according to the Associated Press. \u201cI feel bad for just my teammates and fans out there. I\u2019m doing it for them. I\u2019m doing it for my family, also. The fans, they showed the most love.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It is unclear whether Carter will face further discipline for his actions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI know how excited each and every one of us are right to kick off the season and the season opener, and hell of a player like that doesn\u2019t even get a chance in the first play,\u201d Prescott said. \u201cUnfortunate circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 3 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/09\/05\/sports\/dak-prescott-explains-his-version-after-new-video-emerges-in-eagles-spit-gate\/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=nypost&amp;sr_share=facebook&amp;utm_source=facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawMn1fVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFKNlFoRjBuTlFWYUY0clJnAR5hW--t44ujTPc6VBZZXqUhL59O0Py7gqI_r6AiUV6mVODyeDpEBLRuCnLWzw_aem_eNTBxNZ-2mfoQBFs3gh0AQ#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" 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class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/09\/04\/sports\/sports-world-goes-wild-after-jalen-carter-spits-on-dak-prescott-total-trash\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">speculated that Carter could be suspended<\/a>\u00a0for multiple games for his actions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo hell with just an ejection. Suspend that man,\u201d\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/stephenasmith\/status\/1963761546145702396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN star Stephen A. Smith tweeted<\/a>. \u201cHow in the HELL could you do something like that? Inexcusable! 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