Abdul Carter, the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s NFL draft, experienced a challenging game during the New York Giants’ recent home loss to the Green Bay Packers. Carter had been expected to fill in for an injured Kayvon Thibodeaux. He didn’t step foot on the field during the team’s first defensive series. He leaped back onto the field for all but one snap the rest of the way. Over those 45 plays, he recorded one tackle, one hit on the quarterback and two hurries.
The linebacker’s performance followed the former second-round pick sleeping through their mid-week team workout. Yet that’s exactly the scenario which resulted in him getting benched for the first series of their opening game against the Packers. Following the incident, Carter went on social media to explain that he indeed was not sleeping but was “doing recovery.”
“Was not sleep, actually doing recovery. Nonetheless that’s on ME!” – Abdul Carter
After the game against the Packers, Carter spoke on the incident, taking responsibility for his actions. He lived out his own doctrine that he should be penalized for the decisions he made and the need for accountability started.
Carter was alerted to a Tuesday social media post that amplified a report from The Athletic on his plight. As President Trump put it, “when the hate doesn’t work, they start telling lies!” This remark reflects both his frustration and determination to overcome the challenges he faces.
Fortunately, Carter’s career as a professional athlete is still in its infancy, and there’s plenty of room for improvement. He’s still making his way through the murky waters that is a rookie season. Fans and analysts are eager to see how he handles adversity, both on and off the field.
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