As individuals began re-watching the movie from Monday night time, one factor stood out: Eagles second-year DT Jalen Carter was not on the sector with the protection for the Falcons’ first drive. He was on the sideline for the primary 10 snaps of the sport, however then returned for the remainder of the Monday night time matchup.
Jeff McLane of the Inquirer reported shortly afterward that Carter was truly benched as a consequence of a group infraction, which concerned being late to a group occasion earlier within the week.
The entire purpose the Eagles had been capable of draft Carter at No. 9 total final 12 months was as a consequence of some off-field considerations. On the time, Howie Roseman defined that they’d system and tradition in place to assist the DT make good choices and turn into a professional.
He went on to have a formidable rookie season that was void of many, if any, off-field points, nevertheless it seems to be like heading into his second 12 months, that construction round him must be bolstered. Sure, Carter is a grown man who doesn’t want babysitting, but when he desires to play, he’ll have to make higher choices — and being reminded of that isn’t a foul factor.
Carter completed Monday night time’s sport with only one sort out — totaling 4 via two video games — however was usually double-teamed, and was actually simply certainly one of many issues for a defensive entrance that was getting completely no strain on the QB.
