​Abdul Carter had a strong finish to his rookie campaign and could be poised for a strong 2026 NFL season for the New York Giants. Carter, who finished with 4 total sacks this season, may have been low, but this key stat shows why Carter’s season was stronger than some Giants fans think.Carter, with Shane Bowen, the former defensive coordinator with the New York Giants, was limited to being the force that he is. Bowen was a major reason the Giants’ defense didn’t perform well, as his scheme didn’t match the Giants. Bowen was brought in here to help the run defense, but it ranked 31st in the NFL.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMORE: Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer sets clear goal for 2026 NFL seasonCarter, alongside Brian Burns, Arvell Reese, and Kayvon Thibodeaux, will significantly enhance the defensive unit under the newly appointed coordinator, Dennard Wilson. Carter is going to be used in a much more significant way and should have a better season this year.In the mini-camp, Abdul Carter was looking fast and aggressive. Harbaugh can build an elite defense with Abdul Carter, and Carter will be a problem in this league if Harbaugh can unlock his full potential.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAbdul Carter had a 90.1 PFF pass-rush grade from Weeks 13-18. Carter tied Myles Garrett for the second-highest mark in the NFL. Giants fans want Abdul Carter to be a beast this year. When people talk about the Giants, they talk about their edge rushers. If Carter can be elite, the sky is the limit for the Giants. Winning more games is huge for this team.Carter may not be Myles Garrett, but his pressure stats are among the best in the league. He was held back by his previous coordinator. Now, with Dennard Wilson, who adds more intensity and aggression to the strategy, all the pass rushers are set for a great season.— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories on The Big Lead —