Abdul Carter already had a strong rookie season in terms of pressuring the quarterback, but look for him to break out in the sacks column in 2026. Carter finished first in quick pressures according to Next Gen Stats, tallying more than great pass rushers such as Will Anderson Jr., Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett. He also ranked fifth in pass rush win rate. He only notched four sacks, but that number is bound to increase as he heads into his sophomore campaign.
Carter is dealing with an ankle sprain he sustained during OTAs, but John Harbaugh noted the injury is not serious. He should be good to go for the regular season.