Cowboys insider floats Giants trading Abdul Carter in 2026 off-season amid rookie DE's disciplinary issues

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Cowboys insider floats Giants trading Abdul Carter in 2026 off-season amid rookie DE's disciplinary issues

The New York Giants selected Abdul Carter with the third overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft. Carter was the highest-drafted defensive player in his draft class.

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While Carter has impressed in bursts, the Penn State Nittany Lions product has dealt with some disciplinary issues. The latest seeing him miss the start of that Giants' Week 13 game against the New England Patriots.

Following the game, Dallas Cowboys insider Marcus Mosher floated a suggestion. Mosher wrote on X (formerly Twitter),

"Man I know it’s early and it’s probably a huge overreaction. But could Carter be moved this offseason?"
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The rookie New York Giants defensive end was one of the most talented players in college entering the draft. The Giants opted to draft him despite clear needs at several other positions.

However, disciplinary issues have a way of souring relations in a franchise. Exploring a trade for the former Penn State standout could be on the table if the disciplinary issues aren't sorted soon.

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Abdul Carter was benched for the second time in three games

Abdul Carter started from the bench on Monday Night Football due to violating team rules. According to the New York Post, it's the second time the rookie defensive end is starting on the bench under interim head coach Mike Kafka.

The report adds that Carter's tardiness has been a consistent trend during his rookie season. However, it's unlikely that former head coach Brian Daboll disciplined him.

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Carter played no part in the first quarter of the Monday Night Football game. The Patriots took advantage of his absence and turned two offensive possessions into 10 points on the board.

This new development is the latest in a mixed rookie season for Carter. The promising defensive end has just 1.5 sacks in 13 games, and there are now questions around his long-term future in New York.

Abdul Carter and his teammates have a bye in the coming week, and they'll return to action against the Washington Commanders in Week 15. They're currently playing for pride as their postseason hopes are long gone.

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