Giants' Abdul Carter aims for Defensive Player of the Year honor in Year 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:08 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Abdul Carter is setting high goals for his second NFL season with the New York Giants. After a rocky start to his rookie year, the Penn State product found his stride in the latter part of the season, finishing with several impactful performances. Carter recorded a total of 23 tackles, 4 sacks, and forced two turnovers last season. He aims to build on that momentum as he participates in Giants training camp and seeks to avoid repeating past mistakes. Carter is expected to play a crucial role in strengthening the Giants' pass rush following the trade of defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.
- •Carter was the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- •He finished his rookie season with 23 tackles and 4 sacks.
- •Carter's goal is to be the Defensive Player of the Year.
- •He aims to carry over late-season success into Year 2.
- •Carter is expected to strengthen the Giants' pass rush.
- 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Giants’ Abdul Carter eyeing Defensive Player of the Year after up-and-down rookie season
"Abdul Carter is setting lofty goals for himself after coming on strong to finish his rookie campaign with the Giants.
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