# 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

- 2026-05-02 — Top NFL Camp Competitions We're Most Excited to See Following the 2026 NFL Draft (Top NFL Camp Competitions We're Most Excited to See Following the 2026 NFL Draft)
- 2026-04-17 — 2026 NFL draft rankings: Matt Miller's top 481 players, comps (2026 NFL draft rankings: Matt Miller's top 481 players, comps)
- 2026-06-01 — 100 days to the 2026 NFL season: Predictions, injuries, more (100 days to the 2026 NFL season: Predictions, injuries, more)
- 2026-05-27 — NFL trade offers for Coleman, Kmet, Richardson, Thibodeaux (NFL trade offers for Coleman, Kmet, Richardson, Thibodeaux)
- 2026-04-03 — 2026 NFL draft: Every first-round grade prospect, plus comps (2026 NFL draft: Every first-round grade prospect, plus comps)
- 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...)
- 2026-06-08 — 2026 NFL Offseason: Ranking The Top 10 Moves After Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown Trades (2026 NFL Offseason: Ranking The Top 10 Moves After Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown Trades)
- 2026-06-08 — NFL Trade Candidates: 5 Top Remaining Players And Potential Landing Spots (NFL Trade Candidates: 5 Top Remaining Players And Potential Landing Spots)
- 2026-06-05 — Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026 (Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026)
- 2026-06-11 — 2026 NFL minicamp live updates: A.J. Brown has highlight day (2026 NFL minicamp live updates: A.J. Brown has highlight day)


## 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.