Overview

• Carter was ruled inactive for the Eagles’ game against the Giants after appearing on the injury report with a heel issue.
• Ian Rapoport reported the MetLife Stadium surface played a part in Carter’s decision not to play.
• He traveled to East Rutherford, did not warm up, and spoke on the field with agent Drew Rosenhaus, coach Nick Sirianni, and GM Howie Roseman before heading to the locker room.
• The turf at MetLife has drawn sustained criticism from players, with recent scrutiny following Giants receiver Malik Nabers’ torn ACL and public comments from Odell Beckham Jr.
• League injury data cited by The Athletic indicated the replaced MetLife surface ranked ninth-best for lower-extremity injuries in 2024 and was the safest for visiting players.