New York Giants sign top draft pick Abdul Carter to a $45.255M, four-year contract despite low cap space.

The New York Giants signed first-round draft pick Abdul Carter to a four-year, $45.255 million fully-guaranteed contract. Carter, an outside linebacker drafted third overall, joins the Giants as they rebuild their defense around speed and aggression. Despite having the lowest cap space in the NFL, the team made room for Carter's deal. Carter expressed excitement about his NFL career and emphasized hard work. The Giants have now signed four of their five draft picks for 2025.