Rookie DE Abdul Carter benched for violating team rules, not injury, in Giants' game vs. Patriots.

Rookie defensive end Abdul Carter was benched for the first quarter of the New York Giants' game against the Patriots, marking the second time in three weeks under interim coach Mike Kafka due to a violation of team rules. The decision, not injury-related, followed reports Carter missed a walkthrough and a meeting, though he cited treatment as the reason. Despite showing pressure on quarterbacks, Carter has only half a sack in 12 games. The Giants confirmed the benching was a coaching decision, emphasizing discipline amid their rebuilding season.