Giants linebacker Abdul Carter back at practice, on track for Eagles game
The gist
Giants linebacker Abdul Carter returned to practice Thursday after an illness, on track for Sunday's Eagles game.
His pass rush could test Philadelphia's new starting quarterback in a division game.
How it unfolded
- Nov 4, 2026Carter was listed as did not participate in the Giants' Wednesday injury report with an illness; Harbaugh said Carter and running back Cam Skattebo remain day-to-day.
- Nov 5, 2026Carter returned to practice Thursday after his illness, per The Athletic's Dan Duggan, putting him on track for Sunday's game.
- Nov 8, 2026Giants-Eagles Week 9 matchup in Philadelphia, with Joe Milton set for his first NFL start for the Eagles.
Key terms
- linebacker
- A defensive football position lined up behind the defensive line, closer to the line of scrimmage than defensive backs.
- NFC East
- One of the four divisions of the National Football Conference in the National Football League.
- edge rushers
- A defensive position in gridiron football, an alternate term for a pass-rushing defensive end or outside linebacker.
Source: Wikipedia