The Eagles’ early Monday night struggles were overshadowed by the absence of star defensive tackle Jalen Carter on the first defensive series.
Carter eventually entered the game, finishing with one tackle on the night, as Philadelphia struggled to stop the run and rush the passer in a 22-21 loss. Jeff McLane of The Inquirer reports that Carter was late to a team activity earlier in the week, earning the first series discipline for his tardiness.
#Eagles DT Jalen Carter didn’t start or play in the first defensive series against the Falcons because he was late for something team-related last week, NFL sources told The Inquirer.
Carter was on the field for the second series and, overall, played 46 of 61 snaps on defense —…
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) September 17, 2024
Philadelphia surrendered 152 rushing yards (5.4 avg). It allowed a rusty Kirk Cousins to lead a last-minute drive for Atlanta and connect with Drake London for a 7-yard touchdown with 34 seconds left, giving the Falcons a 22-21 victory over the Eagles on Monday night.
