Overview

• Abdul Carter posted on X on August 13 that he will not get a haircut until he records his first NFL sack.
• In his preseason debut against the Buffalo Bills on August 10, he generated three pressures in three pass-rush snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.
• Analysts note that Carter’s post does not clarify whether the first sack must occur in preseason or regular-season play, affecting the timing of his pledged haircut.
• Reporters say his efficient preseason performance could lead to increased playing time and possibly his inaugural sack before the Giants’ September 7 opener at Washington.
• Selected third overall out of Penn State, Carter joins a Giants front featuring veterans Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux and is compared to Micah Parsons as expectations climb.