Rookie Abdul Carter Gets Wake-Up Call in Preseason Week Two

Greetings, Abdul Carter. You are now a participant in the NFL. While your performance in two preseason matchups has shown promise, mistakes remain a part of your journey. The former Penn State star faced a setback during a play against the Jets on Saturday, where tight end Stone Smartt effortlessly brushed him aside and sent him crashing to the turf. Subsequently, Jets tackle Chukwuma Okorafor further compounded the moment by pushing Carter back to the ground as he attempted to regain his footing. This is a familiar scenario for the reigning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, who excelled in applying pressure on opponents. In his last collegiate season, Carter amassed 12 sacks. He demonstrated his capability against the Bills last week, successfully pressuring their renowned tackle Dion Dawkins. Nonetheless, his noteworthy performance against the Jets may be diminished by the blocking he faced from Smartt and Okorafor.