Giants' Abdul Carter aims for 2026 Defensive Player of the Year
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter expressed his ambition to win the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award in 2026 during Friday’s training camp practice. Carter, entering his second season, made a strong impression as a rookie in 2025, registering 4.0 sacks and two forced fumbles. With expectations high, he is set to start at outside linebacker opposite Brian Burns, presenting a significant opportunity for a breakout campaign.
- •Abdul Carter is determined to win the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year.
- •He recorded 4.0 sacks and 23 quarterback hits as a rookie.
- •Carter will start at outside linebacker next season.
- •He ranked fifth in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting in 2025.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Giants OLB Adbul Carter's goal is Defensive Player of the Year
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Giants' Abdul Carter eyes 2026 Defensive Player of the Year honors
"As a rookie, Giants outside linebacker Abdul Carter earned two benchings, totaled four sacks and finished fifth in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting.
"New York Giants LB Abdul Carter is aiming for the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year Award.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 9:35 PMGiants OLB Adbul Carter's goal is Defensive Player of the Year
As a rookie, Giants outside linebacker Abdul Carter earned two benchings, totaled four sacks and finished fifth in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 8:27 PMGiants' Abdul Carter eyes 2026 Defensive Player of the Year honors
New York Giants LB Abdul Carter is aiming for the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year Award.
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