# Abdul Carter

NFL edge rusher. Position: **Edge**. Team: **NYG**.

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** Edge Rusher
- **Team:** NYG (New York Giants)
- **Draft:** 2025, Round 1, Pick 3 overall
- **School:** Penn State
- **Age:** 22

## 2026 Outlook

Carter had a strong 2025 rookie season with 4 sacks and is expected to start opposite veteran Brian Burns for the Giants defense in 2026. The team has high expectations for his second season after a solid foundation-building first year at edge rush.

## Role / Depth Chart

Starting edge rusher opposite Brian Burns on the Giants' defensive line. Projected to see increased snap percentage in year 2.

## Injury Status

Twisted left ankle at mandatory minicamp (2026-06-08); HC John Harbaugh said the injury "doesn't look serious" (per Giants' John Harbaugh: Abdul Carter 'twisted' ankle 'doesn't look serious').

## Recent News

- 2026-06-18 — Final NFL offseason moves for 32 teams: Trades, signings, more (Final NFL offseason moves for 32 teams: Trades, signings, more)
- 2026-06-18 — 2026 NFL minicamp live updates: Last spring practices wrap up (2026 NFL minicamp live updates: Last spring practices wrap up)
- 2026-04-07 — NFC Coaching Changes: How the 5 New Defensive Coordinators Will Impact IDP Leagues for... (NFC Coaching Changes: How the 5 New Defensive Coordinators Will Impact IDP Leagues for...)
- 2026-05-04 — Browns' Shedeur Sanders among 26 NFL veterans on thin ice after 2026 draft (Browns' Shedeur Sanders among 26 NFL veterans on thin ice after 2026 draft)
- 2026-06-07 — NFL Trade Candidates: 5 Top Remaining Players And Potential Landing Spots (NFL Trade Candidates: 5 Top Remaining Players And Potential Landing Spots)
- 2026-05-13 — List of NFL trade candidates who may be available ahead of the 2026 season features... (List of NFL trade candidates who may be available ahead of the 2026 season features...)
- 2026-05-27 — NFL trade offers for Coleman, Kmet, Richardson, Thibodeaux (NFL trade offers for Coleman, Kmet, Richardson, Thibodeaux)
- 2026-06-05 — 2026 Dynasty IDP: NFL Defenders Changing Positions (2026 Dynasty IDP: NFL Defenders Changing Positions)
- 2026-06-01 — 100 days to the 2026 NFL season: Predictions, injuries, more (100 days to the 2026 NFL season: Predictions, injuries, more)
- 2026-04-24 — Ohio State’s Arvell Reese selected by New York Giants with No. 5 pick in 2026 NFL Draft (Ohio State’s Arvell Reese selected by New York Giants with No. 5 pick in 2026 NFL Draft)


## Open Questions

- How will the ankle twist impact his training camp participation?

## Sources

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Source: https://chatffb.com/players/abdul-carter · ChatFFB — fantasy football answers updated from a live news wiki.