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Giants Rookie Abdul Carter Stakes ROTY Claim After Another Nine-Pressure Game

His late-season surge has him at 52 ESPN-tracked pressures, second among rookies since 2017.

Dec 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; New York Giants outside linebacker Abdul Carter (51) reacts in the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter (51) reacts after a play during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Carter posted on social media that he wants Defensive Rookie of the Year after the Giants’ 34-10 Week 17 win over the Raiders.
  • He has recorded nine quarterback pressures in back-to-back games, reaching 52 on the season per ESPN.
  • The 52 pressures rank behind only Nick Bosa’s 60 since ESPN began tracking the stat in 2017, with Carter surpassing marks by Micah Parsons and Jared Verse.
  • While his counting stats are modest, his season includes four sacks and multiple impact plays such as forced fumbles that bolster his case.
  • Carter’s candidacy follows an early-season stretch marked by discipline issues and benchings, and he now enters Week 18 against the Cowboys in a contested race with Carson Schwesinger, James Pearce Jr., and Nick Emmanwori.