Current:Home > ContactJalen Carter beefs with Saints fans, is restrained by Nick Sirianni after Eagles win -PrimeFinance
Jalen Carter beefs with Saints fans, is restrained by Nick Sirianni after Eagles win
View
Date:2025-04-16 05:37:13
Reed Blankenship clinched a 15-12 Philadelphia Eagles victory when he intercepted New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr with 55 seconds left in their Week 3 matchup.
The Eagles were naturally fired up after their come-from-behind victory on the road in the Superdome. They celebrated their win, during which they scored 15 of their points in the fourth quarter.
However, Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter took the celebration too far. The second-year Carter appeared to give some Saints players, including veteran defensive backs Marshon Lattimore and Tyrann Mathieu, a double-thumbs down gesture as they took the field. That gesture upset Mathieu, who was seen shouting at the Eagles sideline.
AARON RODGERS:QB isn't a savior just yet, but he could be just what Jets need
Meanwhile, Carter began walking the sidelines and baiting the New Orleans crowd to get louder. That led coach Nick Sirianni, defensive line coach Clint Hurtt, and chief security officer Dom DiSandro to intervene and restrain Carter.
NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more.
The Fox cameras captured most of the exchange at the end of the broadcast.
Sirianni was not asked about his late-game exchange with Carter after the contest, but it didn't appear to dampen his opinion of the second-year tackle's performance Sunday.
Sirianni waxed poetic about the preparation that Carter and his counterpart, Jordan Davis, put in ahead of the game against the Saints. He believed their efforts paid off after they limited a high-flying New Orleans offense to 12 points.
"Jalen Carter played his butt off," Sirianni told reporters.
It's hard to argue with Sirianni's assessment. Carter racked up four tackles, two TFL, and two pass defenses while terrorizing the Saints, who had to turn to backup center Lucas Patrick after an early-game injury to starter Erik McCoy.
While Sirianni may have preferred to see Carter avoid his postgame tiff with Mathieu and the Saints fans, it didn't ultimately impact the Eagles negatively during their second win of the season.
veryGood! (22)
Related
- Travis Hunter, the 2
- Florida prosecutor says suspect in deadly Halloween shooting will be charged as an adult
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, As It Stands
- Lopsided fight to fill Feinstein’s Senate seat in liberal California favors Democrat Schiff
- Bodycam footage shows high
- Pregnant Gisele Bündchen and Boyfriend Joaquim Valente Bond With Her Kids in Miami
- Travis Kelce, Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber and More Stars Who've Met the President Over the Years
- Alaska voters deciding a hard-fought race for the state’s only U.S. House seat, election issues
- SFO's new sensory room helps neurodivergent travelers fight flying jitters
- Golden Bachelor’s Theresa Nist Says Relocating Wasn’t the Only Factor Behind Gerry Turner Split
Ranking
- Most popular books of the week: See what topped USA TODAY's bestselling books list
- Republicans try to hold onto all of Iowa’s 4 congressional districts
- Republican Mike Braun faces Republican-turned-Democrat Jennifer McCormick in Indiana governor’s race
- These Oprah’s Favorite Things Are Major Sell-Out Risks: Don’t Miss Your Chance!
- Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
- Banana Republic Outlet Quietly Dropped Early Black Friday Deals—Fur Coats, Sweaters & More for 70% Off
- Toss-up congressional races in liberal California could determine House control
- Abortion and open primaries are on the ballot in Nevada. What to know about the key 2024 measures
Recommendation
All That You Wanted to Know About She’s All That
Alaska voters deciding a hard-fought race for the state’s only U.S. House seat, election issues
High winds – up to 80 mph – may bring critical fire risk to California
These Oprah’s Favorite Things Are Major Sell-Out Risks: Don’t Miss Your Chance!
Civic engagement nonprofits say democracy needs support in between big elections. Do funders agree?
Salma Hayek reimagines 'Like Water for Chocolate' in new 'complex,' 'sensual' HBO series
Justices who split on an abortion measure ruling vie to lead Arkansas Supreme Court
Kamala Harris concert rallies: Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Ricky Martin, more perform