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Giants Sign First-round Draft Pick Abdul Carter

Carter's signing leaves QB Jaxson Dart, DL Darius Alexander and RB Cam Skattebo as the remaining unsigned draft class members.

Patricia Traina

The team announced that New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter has signed his rookie contract.
The team announced that New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter has signed his rookie contract. / John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants first-round pick Abdul Carter, the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, has signed his rookie deal, a four-year, fully guaranteed $45.255 million pact. 

Carter is the fourth member of the Giants’ 2025 class to sign his rookie deal, joining offensive lineman Marcus Mbow (fifth round), TE Thomas Fidone II (seventh), and cornerback Korie Black (seventh).

Carter’s new deal includes a $29,533,840 signing bonus, which, when prorated over the life of the four-year contract, comes to $7,388,210. His first-year base salary will be $840,000, bringing his 2025 cap hit to $8,228,210.

The remaining impact of Carter’s deal on the cap is as follows:

  • 2026: $10.285 million cap hit ($2.897 million base)
  • 2027: $12.342 million cap hit ($4.954 million base)
  • 2028: $14.339 million cap hit ($7.011 million base)

Because he was a first-round draft pick, Carter is eligible for a fifth-year option, which the Giants must decide on after the 2027 season.

Per Over the Cap, the Giants began the day with just $1.108 million in cap space, the least among all 32 NFL clubs. 

To accommodate Carter’s signing, the team has to restructure someone’s contract. 

The most likely candidate is outside linebacker Brian Burns, who is currently due to earn $29.75 million this year, of which $22.25 million is his base salary.

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Patricia Traina
PATRICIA TRAINA

Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for 30+ seasons, and her work has appeared in multiple media outlets, including The Athletic, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and the Sports Illustrated media group. As a credentialed New York Giants press corps member, Patricia has also covered five Super Bowls (three featuring the Giants), the annual NFL draft, and the NFL Scouting Combine. She is the author of The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants. In addition to her work with New York Giants On SI, Patricia hosts the Locked On Giants podcast. Patricia is also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Football Writers Association of America.

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