Carter logged seven tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and fumble recovery Sunday during the Giants' loss versus the Commanders.
Carter compiled a career-high seven tackles in the loss while recording one of the team's two sacks of Marcus Mariota. The rookie first-round pick got off to a slow start this season but has been more productive across his last two outings, totaling 11 tackles (seven solo), including two sacks.
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Giants' Caleb Murphy: Claimed by Giants
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The Giants claimed Murphy off waivers from the Patriots on Tuesday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
The Giants utilized their top waiver priority to make an addition at linebacker. Murphy played in 11 contests for the Patriots this season, logging 14 tackles (five solo), including 0.5 sacks. The strongside linebacker is a strong special teamer who will also provide depth at a position that has been weakened due to the absence of Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder) and Victor Dimukeje (knee).
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Caleb Murphy: Time up with Patriots
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Murphy was waived by the Patriots on Monday.
Murphy has played with both the Patriots and Chargers this season, most recently seeing time exclusively on special teams. He should have a decent chance to catch on with a new team.
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Giants' D.J. Davidson: Good to go vs. Washington
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Davidson (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Davidson was held out of practice all week due to an illness, but he has recovered enough to be cleared to play Sunday. He has served in a rotational role on the Giants' defensive line this season, but he could see more snaps against Washington due to the absence of Rakeem Nunez-Roches (ankle).
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Giants' Darius Muasau: Cleared to return Week 15
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Muasau (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against Washington, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Muasau was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and the second-year pro has been officially cleared to return from a four-game absence due to an ankle injury. His return will likely result in Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (illness/neck) reverting to a rotational role at inside linebacker.
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Giants' Dexter Lawrence: Cleared to play vs. Washington
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Lawrence (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Lawrence popped up on Friday's injury report due to a hamstring issue, but he has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. The 2019 first-rounder has accumulated 24 tackles (10 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and three pass defenses (one interception) through 13 regular-season games.
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Giants' Victor Dimukeje: Placed on IR
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The Giants placed Dimukeje (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
Dimukeje will miss the remainder of the season due to a knee injury he suffered last month. The 26-year-old will end the campaign having recorded three tackles (one solo) across five appearances.
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Giants' Darius Muasau: Activated off IR
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The Giants activated Muasau (ankle) off injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
Muasau has been sidelined for the past four games but is closer to making his return. While he's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Washington, the 24-year-old should resume his role as an option at inside linebacker if he manages to suit up.
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Giants' Art Green: Questionable to face Commanders
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Green (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.
Green has been sidelined since Week 9 with the hamstring injury but was able to log three full practices this week. That sets him up for a potential return, though he'll need to be activated from injured reserve by Saturday evening to have a chance to suit up Sunday.
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Giants' Victor Dimukeje: Ruled out again
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Dimukeje (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Commanders, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.
Dimukeje will miss his second straight game with a knee injury. He was unable to practice in any capacity, even coming out of the Giants' bye.
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Giants' Tyler Nubin: Ready to face Commanders
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Nubin (quadriceps) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against Washington.
Nubin popped up on Thursday's injury report as a limited participant, but he resumed practicing in full Friday. The second-year pro is fully on track to handle his usual sizeable defensive workload at safety versus the Commanders.
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Giants' Darius Muasau: Questionable to return from IR
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Muasau (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.
Muasau had his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday and was able to log full participation in all three sessions this week. The return of the inside linebacker could be a needle-mover for this Giants defense, especially with the potential absence of Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (illness/neck/knee).
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Giants' Dexter Lawrence: Listed as questionable for Week 15
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Lawrence (hamstring) was added to Friday's injury report and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.
Lawrence appears to have picked up a hamstring injury during Friday's practice, making his status for Sunday's divisional matchup legitimately uncertain. With D.J. Davidson (illness) also listed as questionable, it's possible the Giants will be significantly depleted along the interior defensive line versus the Commanders.
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Giants' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Questionable for Sunday
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Flannigan-Fowles (illness/neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.
Flannigan-Fowles was a full participant in Wednesday and Thursday's practice sessions before failing to participate Friday. It is unclear if the linebacker missed the session purely due to illness or if he potentially also suffered a setback with his neck injury. If the starter cannot suit up, Zaire Barnes and Neville Hewitt will likely see an increased snap share at inside linebacker. Darius Muasau (ankle) has been designated to return from IR and could also look to reclaim a starting role if he can play.
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Giants' Rakeem Nunez-Roches: Ruled out for Sunday
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Nunez-Roches (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.
Nunez-Roches was unable to practice at all this week due to an ankle injury he likely sustained over the team's Week 14 bye. The loss of the starting defensive end means rookie third-rounder Darius Alexander will likely see an increased snap share on the edge.
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Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux: Ruled out for Week 15
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Thibodeaux (shoulder) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.
Thibodeaux hasn't suited up since Week 10 versus the Bears, and even coming out of New York's bye in Week 14, there's not yet any indication that he's close to retaking the field. As long as Thibodeaux remains sidelined, rookie first-round pick Abdul Carter will operate as one of the Giants' top pass rushers alongside Brian Burns.
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Giants' Tyler Nubin: Listed as limited Thursday
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Nubin (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Nubin wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, but his practice reps are now being capped due to a quad issue. His availability for Week 15 may come down to the extent of his practice activity during Friday's session. If Nubin is able to practice without any restrictions Friday, he could still manage to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Commanders without an injury designation.
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Giants' Darius Muasau: Logs full practice
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Muasau (ankle), who remains on IR, was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.
Muasau had his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday and is already participating in full, which seemly gives him a realistic chance to be activated from IR in time for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Commanders. Once back in action, Muasau will stand to bump Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles down the depth chart at inside linebacker.
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Giants' Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles: Practicing in full
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Flannigan-Fowles (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.
Flannigan-Fowles missed Week 13 due to a neck injury, but he's emerged from New York's bye week at full health. Barring any setbacks, Flannigan-Fowles can be considered on track to contribute at inside linebacker during Sunday's game against the Commanders. That said, Darius Muasau (ankle) has been designated to return from IR and practiced in full Wednesday, and if he's cleared to retake the field versus Washington, Flannigan-Fowles' role on defense will stand to decrease.
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Giants' Art Green: Starting return from IR
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The Giants officially designated Green (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Green's 21-day practice window is now open, and if the Giants do not move him to the active roster in that span, he will need to remain on IR the rest of the season. The cornerback was unable to return to the Week 8 loss to the Eagles after suffering a hamstring injury on a special teams play. Green played 166 special teams snaps through eight games this season, logging six tackles (three solo) before succumbing to a hamstring injury. His return would give the Giants more depth on special teams as they close out the season.
