BREAKING: Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Explodes on NFL After Jalen Carter Spit-Gate Fine
Dallas, TX – The fallout from “Spit-Gate” has reached the highest levels of the Cowboys organization. After the NFL ruled that Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter would only be fined — not suspended — following his ejection for spitting at quarterback Dak Prescott, team owner
"A fine means nothing in this league. When a player spits on another player, that’s crossing a line you don’t come back from. Letting him line up in Week 2 like nothing happened is a disgrace to the integrity of football,"
The NFL docked Carter his Week 1 paycheck of $57,222 but cleared him to play in the Eagles’ highly anticipated Week 2 Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs. For Jones, that outcome is indefensible.
Jones pointed to several past incidents where the NFL came down harder on players for less. In 2017, Marshawn Lynch was suspended one game for shoving an official. In 2020, Bears receiver Javon Wims received a two-game suspension for punching Saints corner C.J. Gardner-Johnson. In 2023, Steelers linebacker Mykal Walker sat a game for throwing a punch in preseason.
Eagles Pro Bowler Jalen Carter ejected before first play of season for appearing to spit on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott pic.twitter.com/AvXkwiVyPD
— Adam Schefter (@MORGAN671817548) September 5, 2025
The backlash has ignited fan bases across the league. Cowboys supporters have flooded social media with hashtags like #MoneyOverIntegrity and #NFLBias, calling the ruling a slap on the wrist. Eagles fans counter that Carter already paid with his ejection and fine, but the perception of double standards continues to grow.
For Jerry Jones, the issue is bigger than one game. “The NFL just told every player in this league that spitting on someone will cost you a check but not a game. That’s the wrong message, and it puts the shield at risk,”
Now, with Carter set to take the field against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in one of the biggest matchups of Week 2, the league finds itself under even more scrutiny. Fans across the NFL are left asking: did the league go soft on Carter, or is this simply proof that star players play by a different set of rules?
Steelers Nation in Mourning as Matthew Rooney, Grandson of Team Founder, Passes Away at 51
Pittsburgh, PA – August 22, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers family is mourning a heartbreaking loss. Matthew Joseph Rooney, grandson of franchise founder Art Rooney Sr., has passed away at the age of 51 in his home at East Hampton on August 15.
For generations, the Rooney name has symbolized loyalty, tradition, and the soul of Steelers football. Matthew, though not on the field, carried forward that legacy in his own way — as a writer, an artist, and a man who loved the culture of opera and ballet as deeply as his family cherished the game. His life was a blend of creativity, elegance, and an enduring bond with the team that defines Pittsburgh.
In their statement, the Steelers organization wrote: “The Rooney Family is mourning the loss of Matthew. He will always be remembered as part of our story and our pride.”
Matthew was known among friends and family as witty, kindhearted, and unapologetically authentic. He was described as
A funeral Mass will be held Thursday morning, followed by a private burial service for the family. Steelers Nation is encouraged to honor his memory by carrying forward the values his family has given this city: loyalty, resilience, and love for one another.
Though he is gone, Matthew Rooney remains forever tied to Pittsburgh — through the name he carried, the legacy he upheld, and the people who will never forget him.
Rest in peace, Matthew. Once a Rooney, always a part of Steelers Nation.
