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Giants Secure Abdul Carter with $45.2M Fully Guaranteed Rookie Contract

The No. 3 overall pick officially joins the team, eliminating holdout concerns and ensuring full participation in offseason activities.

May 9, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter (51) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) on the bench of an NFL football game against the New Orlean Saints, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Saints defeated the Giants 14-11. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
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Overview

  • Abdul Carter signed a four-year, $45.2 million fully guaranteed rookie deal with the New York Giants on May 22.
  • The contract is the third most valuable in the 2025 draft and the largest for any defensive player, with a $29.4 million signing bonus and $11.2 million annual value.
  • Carter’s signing ensures his full participation in the Giants’ offseason program, including OTAs, minicamp, and training camp starting in late July.
  • The deal was confirmed by the Giants and reported by Adam Schefter, with the signing taking place at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.
  • The Giants aim to integrate Carter, a standout pass rusher from Penn State, into their defensive scheme as they prepare for the upcoming season.