Overview
- Abdul Carter did not practice Wednesday because of a calf issue, and head coach John Harbaugh said only that Carter is "doing very well" and would appear on the official injury report.
- The timing is consequential because Carter has been a breakout pass rusher this season with strong pressure and sack numbers and a top Pro Football Focus grade.
- The Giants already lost All‑Pro Brian Burns to a season-ending knee injury in Week 3, leaving New York with limited depth at the edge-rush spot behind Carter.
- If Carter is limited or unavailable, Kayvon Thibodeaux is the most likely starter to move into Carter’s role with Jihad Ward as a further backup on the depth chart.
- The team listed multiple other non-participants and late-week practice reports will clarify availability, so the formal injury/status update later this week will be the key indicator for Sunday’s game in New Orleans.