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The New York Giants get a rare primetime appearance this season when they play on Monday Night Football against the New England Patriots.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt's a chance for the Giants' talented rookie class to showcase itself. That includes quarterback Jaxson Dart and edge rusher Abdul Carter.
Carter hasn't made as big a statistical impact as would've been hoped this season. Some of his underlying pressure numbers are very good, but he isn't racking up the sacks yet.
There's also a weird rumor going around about Carter on Monday, but it's not true.
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Is Abdul Carter suspended or benched?
No, Carter is not suspended or benched.
The rumor began from a parody account, Wesley Steinberg, which shared that Carter was being disciplined for an explicit off-field activity.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt's not true. That's a known fake account that attempts to get engagement with outlandish news posts.
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Carter should be on the field early and often in his number 51. The Giants have moved him all over the formation, and he continues to try to figure out how best to make an impact.
But he isn't being punished for anything. If you've seen that news, it's not real.
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