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Eagles Rumors: Jalen Carter Didn't Start vs. Falcons After Being Late for Team Event

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Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was missing from the team's first defensive series against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football, and his absence reportedly was for disciplinary reasons.

Per Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Carter wasn't permitted to start Monday's game after being late for a team-related event last week.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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