Overview
- The rookie delivered a Week 15 "statement" against Washington with seven tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack and two forced fumbles.
- He was benched to start two games for missed meetings, and Yahoo Sports reported he was fined by former coach Brian Daboll for repeated tardiness.
- Defensive coordinator Charlie Bullen said Carter has taken ownership, is watching more film, arriving earlier and has been "foot on the gas," even bringing teammates along.
- Interim coach Mike Kafka framed the next test as consistency, asking whether Carter can stack another day, another week and another game.
- Despite a rocky start, Carter entered the game ranked 19th with 34 pressures, and veterans like Dexter Lawrence praised his upside, with Lawrence saying his ceiling is "through the roof."