Overview
- Carter did not practice Wednesday and was again listed as “did not practice” on Thursday with a calf issue, leaving his availability for Sunday’s game against the Saints unclear.
- Head coach John Harbaugh said Carter is “doing very well” and that the team would publish an official status later in the week.
- Carter has emerged as the Giants’ top pass rusher this season with high snap usage and strong production, including two sacks, 17 pressures and a roughly 92% snap rate through five games.
- The Giants already lost veteran edge Brian Burns for the season to a torn ACL, so Kayvon Thibodeaux is the primary internal replacement and Jihad Ward provides further depth if Carter cannot play.
- Watch for the official injury report and possible tactical changes on Sunday, because Carter missing the game could force position shifts, raise Thibodeaux’s snap load and put Carter’s 22-game consecutive start streak at risk.