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Carter is listed as one of the starting outside linebackers on the Falcons' official depth chart, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports. The Falcons made a huge splash late in training camp by trading for Matthew Judon and signing Justin Simmons. Both newcomers are listed as backups on the depth chart, but that's expected to change as they get more acclimated to Atlanta's system. Carter and Arnold Ebiketie are expected to compete for the other starting outside linebacker spot when Judon is up to full speed.
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Carter (neck) was a full participant at practice Friday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. 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.
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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. 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 on his resume.
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Carter signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Falcons on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. 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.
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Carter tallied six tackles (five solo) and one sack during Sunday's 29-3 loss to the Bears. 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.
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| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 09/16 | @Philadelphia | 27 |
| 3 | 09/22 | Kansas City | 1 |
| 4 | 09/29 | New Orleans | 8 |
| 5 | 10/03 | Tampa Bay | 5 |
| 6 | 10/13 | @Carolina | 26 |
| 7 | 10/20 | Seattle | 31 |
| 8 | 10/27 | @Tampa Bay | 5 |
| 9 | 11/03 | Dallas | 19 |
| 10 | 11/10 | @New Orleans | 8 |
| 11 | 11/17 | @Denver | 23 |
| 12 | BYE | - | - |
| 13 | 12/01 | Los Angeles | 30 |
| 14 | 12/08 | @Minnesota | 11 |
| 15 | 12/16 | @Las Vegas | 29 |
| 16 | 12/22 | New York | 32 |
| 17 | 12/29 | @Washington | 13 |
| 18 | 01/05 | Carolina | 26 |