Carter finished 2023 with 35 tackles (24 solo), three sacks, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one pass defense in 17 appearances.

EDGE Analysis

Despite not missing a game, Carter played more than half as many defensive snaps in 2023 (406) than he did in 2022 (877). Despite a drop in overall tackle numbers, Carter still made an occasional impact as a pass rusher. The 2018 third-round pick has one year remaining on his current deal, and he figures to handle a similar role in 2024, though he could see an uptick in snaps if Bud Dupree signs elsewhere this offseason.

Carter (neck) was a full participant at practice Friday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carter was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to manage a full practice Friday to put himself on track to play in Week 17. He projects to start on the edge Sunday.

Carter is re-signing with the Falcons on a two-year contract Tuesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carter logged a career-high 58 tackles while appearing in all 17 games with the Falcons last season, his debut year with the team. He also notched four sacks, an interception and two passes defended along with a pick-six and one fumble recovery. After he emerged as a key edge rusher for Atlanta's defense in 2022, it makes sense for the team to keep him in house.

Carter finished with four tackles (one solo) and one interception, which he returned for a touchdown, during Sunday's 37-34 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Carter picked off a PJ Walker pass intended for D'Onta Foreman near the end of the first half and returned it 28 yards for a score. Despite playing the majority of Atlanta's snaps, the fifth-year linebacker has only recorded 22 tackles across eight appearances this season, limiting his overall fantasy potential, but he does have 2.5 sacks and a now a pick six to add to his resume.

Carter signed a one-year deal with the Falcons on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carter spent his first four seasons in the league with the Giants, but he really surged at the end of the 2021 campaign, registering five sacks in the final four games of the season. The Falcons will look to capitalize on the promise the 2018 third-round pick showed last year as they try to revamp their defense after losing Foyesade Oluokun to the Jaguars in free agency.

Carter tallied six tackles (five solo) and one sack during Sunday's 29-3 loss to the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Carter didn't notch a single sack in his first 10 appearances this season, but he's tallied four in the last three games. The starting linebacker will look to close out the campaign strong with a Week 18 divisional matchup against Washington.

Carter recorded four tackles (three solo), two sacks, a forced fumble and a pass defense in Sunday's 21-6 loss to the Cowboys.

EDGE Analysis

Carter hadn't recorded any sacks across his first 10 appearances of the season, but he led the team in the category during Sunday's loss. He hasn't recorded more than four tackles in any of his appearances in 2021, and he now has 32 tackles (15 solo), two sacks, an interception, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and two pass defenses across 11 games.

Carter (ankle/illness) will play Sunday against the Eagles, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carter will draw the start at linebacker opposite Azeez Ojulari after missing the previous three games. In his fourth season, Carter has 20 tackles (eight solo), a pass defensed and interception in seven games in 2021.

Carter (ankle/illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Buccaneers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carter was unable to practice this week due to a stomach illness and will miss a third straight game as a result. Quincy Roche and Cam Brown should see additional snaps in primetime.

Carter (ankle/illness) will not practice Friday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carter has missed three straight practices due to a stomach illness, and prior to the Giants' bye week he also missed two consecutive games with an ankle injury. As such, the starting linebacker is looking iffy for Monday night's road matchup against the Buccaneers.