Overview

• In his preseason debut against the Bills, Carter registered three quarterback pressures in fewer than 10 snaps, per PFF.
• The Giants have eased Carter into a pass-rush rotation alongside veterans Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Dexter Lawrence to balance development and health.
• Media and analysts have drawn parallels between Carter’s burst and Micah Parsons, underscoring high expectations for his rookie season.
• Carter has embraced the label “disruptor,” telling reporters he wants to prove his impact on the scoreboard when NFL games count.
• His X post vowing to skip haircuts until he sacks a quarterback has become a viral storyline that sharpens scrutiny of his performance when New York opens the season on Sept. 7.