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 sphere 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 really benched resulting from a group infraction, which concerned being late to a group occasion earlier within the week.
The entire motive the Eagles have been capable of draft Carter at No. 9 general final yr was resulting from some off-field considerations. On the time, Howie Roseman defined that that they had an excellent system and tradition in place to assist the DT make good selections and grow to be a professional.
He went on to have a formidable rookie season that was void of many, if any, off-field points, however it seems to be like heading into his second yr, that construction round him must be strengthened. Sure, Carter is a grown man who doesn’t want babysitting, but when he needs to play, he’ll must make higher selections — and being reminded of that isn’t a foul factor.
Carter completed Monday night time’s recreation with only one deal with — totaling 4 via two video games — however was typically double-teamed, and was actually simply one in all many issues for a defensive entrance that was getting completely no stress on the QB.
