Overview

• Jets tight end Stone Smartt’s chip block and Chukwuma Okorafor’s follow-up shoves knocked Carter to the turf in the Giants–Jets preseason, producing a viral “welcome to the NFL” moment.
• Carter’s profane post on X the following day mocked the Jets as having no other highlights, drawing criticism from fans who noted it was only a preseason game.
• Despite the lowlight clip, the Giants rolled to a 31-12 win at MetLife Stadium and team sources praised Carter’s flashes alongside veteran pass-rushers.
• Opponents have already schemed extra attention against the rookie after he generated three pressures in his debut, highlighting his emerging impact on the edge.
• The episode underscores the scrutiny rookies face balancing on-field development with public-persona expectations as Carter prepares for the regular season.