Report: Eagles DT Jalen Carter punished for being late to team event last week

Defensive tackle Jalen Carter wasn’t on the field for Philadelphia’s first defensive series against Atlanta on Monday night, apparently as punishment for tardiness.

Per the Inquirer’s Jeff McLane, Carter was late for a team event last week and didn’t start on defense as a result.

#Eagles DT Jalen Carter didn’t start or play in the first defensive series against the Falcons because he was late for something team-related last week, NFL sources told The Inquirer.

Carter was on the field for the second series and, overall, played 46 of 61 snaps on defense —…

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) September 17, 2024

Whether this was Nick Sirianni’s or defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s decision is unclear.

Carter came onto the field for Atlanta’s second offensive possession and led all defensive tackles with 46 snaps played. He finished the game with one assisted tackle.

Chris Lindstrom vs. Jalen Carter was a heavyweight fight between two elite-level players. Lindstrom had decisive win after decisive win until later in the game when Carter notched a couple of pressures. Incredible matchup to study 🍿📽️ pic.twitter.com/kUlDxsPMkQ

— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) September 17, 2024

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