Giants' Abdul Carter aims for greatness ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:27 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter, the 2025 first-round pick, seeks a breakout season in 2026. After a year with four sacks and leadership through his performance, he sets his sights on being one of the best in NFL history. Carter expressed his ambitions to replicate the greatness of icons like Muhammad Ali and aims to impact games beyond just sack totals. He is now donning jersey No. 3 and engaging in daily competitive practices against All-Pro left tackle Andrew Thomas to hone his skills.
- •Carter aims to be the greatest football player ever.
- •He had four sacks and led all rookies with 71 QB pressures in 2025.
- •Carter is currently battling with All-Pro Andrew Thomas in practice.
- •He now wears No. 3 after seeking Lawrence Taylor's No. 56.
- •Head coach John Harbaugh praises Carter's high football IQ and leadership.
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Giants' Abdul Carter embracing high expectations: 'Want to be the greatest of all time'
"2025 first-round pick Abdul Carter is poised to have a breakout season as a key part of the Giants' loaded pass rush.
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