Giants' Abdul Carter: Remains sidelined Thursday

Carter (illness) won't practice Thursday, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

The 21-year-old has now opened the Giants' week of practice with consecutive DNPs due to an illness. Carter likely needs to practice in some capacity Friday in order to suit up for the Week 18 matchup against the Cowboys. If he's sidelined Sunday, expect Chauncey Golston to have an expanded role in the Giants' linebacker corps.