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Giants Bench Rookie Abdul Carter for Opening Series as Discipline in Loss to Packers

The No. 3 pick acknowledged a week-time mistake, accepting the consequence.

Overview

  • After sitting the first series, Carter played every snap the rest of the game and finished with one tackle and one hurry.
  • Interim coach Mike Kafka called the decision a coach's choice and said the matter would be kept in-house.
  • Carter said he made a mistake during the week that was detrimental to the team and accepted the punishment.
  • With Kayvon Thibodeaux sidelined by a shoulder injury, Carter lined up exclusively at defensive end.
  • The Giants lost by a touchdown to the Packers to fall to 2-9, while the rookie remains at 0.5 sacks through 11 games despite solid pressure metrics.