Kansas City, MO. — Just hours before the Eagles and Chiefs kicked off at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium — the NFL handed out decisions on other players involved in altercations at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia last week for the season opener.
Last week — Defensive Tackle Jalen Carter —sent a flying saliva deposit that landed on Dak Prescott causing an ejection that cost him $57,222. That scenario played itself out without one offensive snap elapsing in the 2025 NFL Season as his teammate Brian VanSumeren writhed in pain on the Lincoln Financial Field turf.
Also in the first quarter last week — Cooper DeJean was flagged for unnecessary roughness while locked in a tussle with Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau. The result was a fine of $11,593.00. Liufau lost a helmet — DeJean lost cash. Newly acquired cornerback Jakorian Bennett was fined $23,186 by the NFL for a drop-tackle. And Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith is also now $11,593 lighter after flexing over Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders.
And of course — you must be wondering. To date — Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott has not been financially penalized for his participation in the “great salivathon.”
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Michael Thomas Leibrandt
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