Abdul Carter is off the practice field for the Giants this week, sidelined by a calf injury that immediately puts their defense in a tough spot. This is a brutal blow, especially after Carter absolutely balled out last Sunday, racking up five tackles and a sack in their tie with the Commanders.
Carter’s Impact Off the Field
You see a guy like Carter, putting in work, getting to the quarterback, making plays, and then boom, he’s out. Head coach John Harbaugh tried to play it cool at his press conference, saying Carter is “doing well,” but that’s all he gave us. No other comment on his health. When your key guys are missing practice with a calf issue, and the coach is tight-lipped, that’s never a good sign. It leaves you wondering how long he is actually going to be out and what that means for a defense that needs him.
The Giants’ Injury Report Is a Nightmare
But Carter isn’t the only headache for the Giants. Their injury report reads like a horror novel right now. Right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor is also out with a calf injury, cornerback Colton Hood is dealing with a concussion, safety Tyler Nubin has a neck issue, and left tackle Andrew Thomas is sidelined with a groin problem. That’s a huge chunk of starting power missing from practice.
And it doesn’t stop there. Tight end Theo Johnson, wide receiver Darnell Mooney, cornerback Greg Newsome, and safety Jason Pinnock were all limited today. That’s a whole lot of guys not fully practicing, which is never what you want mid-season. Sure, Elijah Campbell, Najee Harris, and Isaiah Likely were full participants, but the sheer volume of guys either out or limited paints a pretty grim picture for the Giants’ health right now. It is going to be a tough week for them to prep.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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