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Jalen Carter Benched for Being Late

Oct 22, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane reported Tuesday that Jalen Carter sat the first defensive series of Monday's Eagles game because "he was late for something team-related last week."

You are forgiven if you didn't notice when Carter entered or exited the game; he didn't do much to make his presence known. Carter's stat line against the Falcons is nothing but goose eggs, with the exception of exactly one assisted tackle.

To be fair, Carter had a tough matchup against Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom, a two-time Pro Bowler:

As far as team infractions go, tardiness is not particularly disconcerting. Expect Carter to start next week's game in New Orleans. He and the rest of the Birds' defense will have their work cut out for them, as the Saints' offense has dropped a staggering 91 points on its first two opponents.

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John Foley

Before joining OnPattison.com, John Foley was a Phillies beat writer for PHLY Sports and the founder of a popular independent Phillies newsletter. He has provided nontraditional local sports coverage since 2013. Foley grew up in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. He's a proud product of the Philadelphia public school system, a Penn State grad, and a Georgetown Law alum. A licensed attorney, he sits on the board of the Papermill Food Hub, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping families in need throughout the city. You can read his silly little tweets at @2008philz.

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