Falcons' Lorenzo Carter: Officially active for Week 11
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Carter (concussion) is active for Sunday's game in Denver, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Carter was placed on injured reserve Oct. 17 due to a concussion. He subsequently missed the required four games before being designated to return this past Wednesday and activated off IR on Saturday. Carter had been playing about half of Atlanta's defensive snaps each week prior to his injury.
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Falcons' Lorenzo Carter: Practices in full Thursday
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Carter (concussion) was a full participant during Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Carter remains on injured reserve and in the league's concussion protocols, but he could be close to returning from both after practicing without restrictions Thursday. If he's able to be cleared by an independent neurologist, Carter could be activated off IR and play against the Broncos on Sunday.
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Falcons' Lorenzo Carter: Practice window opens Wednesday
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The Falcons designated Carter (concussion) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
A concussion led Carter to be placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 7. His 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, and he was estimated as a limited participant on the Falcons' injury report, per Tori McElhaney of the team's official site. Even if Carter were to practice in full this week, he'll need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols in order to play against the Broncos on Sunday.
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Falcons' Lorenzo Carter: Missing first game in Week 7
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Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that Carter (concussion) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.
Carter has not practiced this week and has yet to pass the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, so it's no surprise he's been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest. Expect James Smith-Williams and Arnold Ebiketie to see additional reps with Atlanta's first-team defense in Carter's stead.
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Falcons' Lorenzo Carter: Still listed as starter
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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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Falcons' Lorenzo Carter: Looks ready for Sunday
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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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Falcons' Lorenzo Carter: Pick-six in win
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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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Falcons' Lorenzo Carter: Signs with Atlanta
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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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Giants' Lorenzo Carter: Sack streak continues
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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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Giants' Lorenzo Carter: Misses third practice
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Carter (ankle/illness) will not practice Friday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
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.
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Giants' Lorenzo Carter: Won't play Monday night
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Carter (ankle) has been ruled out of Monday night's game against the Chiefs, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Carter was unable to practice all week after picking up the injury in Week 7. Quincy Roche saw the largest increase in snaps once the 25-year-old was forced out and will likely fill in again.
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Giants' Lorenzo Carter: Shifts to injured reserve
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Carter (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The 24-year-old underwent season-ending Achilles surgery last week, so it was only a matter of time before the move to injured reserve. Carter will need to avoid any setbacks during his recovery to have a chance of playing early next season.
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Giants' Lorenzo Carter: Out with ruptured Achilles
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Carter suffered a ruptured Achilles during Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
The 24-year-old was carted off the field with the Achilles issue during Sunday's contest, and further diagnosis confirmed a worst-case scenario. Carter figures to require surgery and should be placed on injured reserve in the near future.
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Giants' Lorenzo Carter: Suffers Achilles injury
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Carter has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game versus the Cowboys after being carted off the field with an Achilles injury, Matt Lombardo of NJ.com reports.
Carter suffered a noncontact Achilles injury, which often signals a season-ending injury. The Giants likely will run an MRI to confirm the diagnosis, but it's unfortunate news for an already struggling defense. Carter has recorded 15 tackles, a sack and a pass breakup this season.
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Giants' Lorenzo Carter: Sack on Sunday
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Carter recorded four tackles, all solo, and a sack across 64 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Bears.
Carter notched his first sack of 2020 after logging 4.5 sacks last season with the Giants. He missed a single snap on Sunday and trails only Blake Martinez for most snaps among linebackers this season for New York.
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Giants' Lorenzo Carter: Ready for Week 17
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Carter (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game versus the Eagles.
Carter began the week not progressing but worked as a full participant Friday to avoid the questionable tag. The 24-year-old should play his usual snap share for the Giants in the season finale.
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Giants' Lorenzo Carter: Active for Thursday's game
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Carter (neck) is active for Thursday's contest against the Patriots, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Carter carried a true questionable tag throughout most of the week after missing Week 5, but he'll suit up against New England and should slot into his normal starting role at linebacker. Carter and the rest of the Giants defense will face an enormous test attempting to slow down a Patriots offense that has rolled through its first five opponents.
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Giants' Lorenzo Carter: Questionable for Sunday
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Carter (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Carter sustained the neck injury during last week's win over the Redskins and was a limited practice participant this week. Tuzar Skipper and Oshane Ximines figure to see increased defensive reps should Carter be unable to suit up.
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Giants' Lorenzo Carter: Practices in full
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Carter (elbow) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Carter was a limited participant Wednesday and now appears back to full health. The second-year pro looks primed for his usual starting role versus Washington on Sunday.
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Giants' Lorenzo Carter: Injury surfaces
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Carter (elbow) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
It's not clear when Carter suffered this injury since he played 77 percent of the defensive snaps in Week 3, which is average for the second-year pro. Carter will look to get healthy in time for Sunday's game versus the Redskins, as he'll be counted on to contain Adrian Peterson and Chris Thompson while pressuring Case Keenum into mistakes.
