Giants' Abdul Carter misses practice with calf injury ahead of Week 6
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Giants linebacker Abdul Carter was absent from Wednesday's practice due to a calf injury. Head coach John Harbaugh indicated that Carter is 'doing very well' despite the injury. Carter has played a significant role this season, logging 87 percent of the snaps in the recent tie against the Commanders. He recorded five tackles and a sack during that game. Other Giants not participating in practice included Jermaine Eluemunor, Colton Hood, Tyler Nubin, and Andrew Thomas. The team prepares to face the New Orleans Saints this Sunday.
- •Carter recorded 2.0 sacks and 14 tackles this season.
- •Other players missing practice include OT Jermaine Eluemunor and CB Colton Hood.
- •Carter's absence comes ahead of the matchup against the Saints this Sunday.
- •Harbaugh mentioned Carter would be included in the injury report.
- 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — Giants' Abdul Carter lands on injury report with calf injury; John Harbaugh says LB is 'doing very well'
"Giants LB Abdul Carter missed Wednesday's practice with a calf injury, but head coach John Harbaugh did not seem concerned about it.
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