New York Giants second-year edge rusher Abdul Carter is determined to claim the NFLs top individual defensive honor as soon as this season, as he expressed after Fridays training camp practice.I want to be Defensive Player of the Year, for sure, Carter told reporters.Carter made an immediate impact as a rookie in 2025, finishing fifth in Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year voting after recording 4.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and 23 quarterback hits. His speed and explosiveness as a pass rusher, combined with refining technique, pointed toward a potential breakout campaign ahead.The Penn State product is expected to start at outside linebacker opposite Brian Burns next season, giving him a clear opportunity to compete for the AP Defensive Player of the Year award once the season begins.This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants' Abdul Carter eyes 2026 Defensive Player of the Year honors