Overview

• Carter dominated training camp with midseason-caliber explosiveness and turned heads with a viral spin move that impressed teammates.
• He has lined up as an off-ball linebacker, three-technique defensive tackle and edge rusher to bolster a revamped front alongside Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux.
• Carter publicly pressed Coach Brian Daboll for live reps, declaring, “I just want to play football, that’s all.”
• Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen praised Carter’s instincts but confirmed the staff will limit his reps to safeguard his long-term development.
• Carter is set to make his preseason debut against the Buffalo Bills on August 9 and vows to deploy his full pass-rush repertoire.