Adam Schefter Announces Update On Potential Jalen Carter Punishment

'Zero tolerance' policy

Because of the league's point of emphasis on player conduct, it's reportedly likely that Roger Goodell and Co. will hand down a punishment to Carter as soon as the start of the new week.

With The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov relaying: "NFL EVP Troy Vincent told GMs, HCs, and execs this offseason that sportsmanship is one of the biggest threats to the NFL's brand. He warned of zero tolerance for any acts that 'demean the game' and said the NFL would come down hard on violators, per @AdamSchefter."

Adding, "A decision on Jalen Carter is expected Monday."

Further discipline

While Carter will almost assuredly face discipline from the league office for how he conducted himself in the first standalone game of the year, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni would not show his hand as to whether or not there would be an internal punishment for the 24-year-old DT.

But he did express disappointment in his player for putting himself in that situation and said it was something he'd "address."

"I want these guys to play with great energy, great tenacity while doing it within the rules of the game," Sirianni said following the 24-20 victory. "So we'll address that."

There's obviously no place in sports for spitting on an opponent — not matter the intensity of the rivalry. And if the league is taking the matter as seriously as it says, Carter might've cost himself and his team an additional week of play on top of losing some money.