After finishing the 2021 regular season strong, there had been some speculation that linebacker Lorenzo Carter could return to the New York Giants.
However, we learned on Sunday that that’s not going to happen.
In a lengthy Instagram post, Carter thanked the Giants organization and their fans while also appearing to say goodbye.
“It’s hard for me to even put in words how blessed I am to have been apart of the New York Football Giants family these past four years. Leaving home as a young man and coming to New York taught me so much about not just myself, but opened my eyes to the world as a whole and that’s something I will never forget,” Carter wrote”
“The people in the building that spent day and night making sure we had everything we needed, from the kitchen staff, to equipment, to the janitors, to the trainers, the list goes on and on, but I’m thankful for everyone that played their part in making my time with the organization so special.
“Thanks to everyone that’s invested in me as not just an athlete, but as a person as well. The connections and memories I made are something I will cherish forever and as I move on to my next chapter, I’ll never forget the Big Blue!”
A third-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft, Carter was expected to come in and transform into a game-changing edge rusher for the Giants. And at times, there were flashes that led many to believe the 26-year-old would become exactly that. However, injury and inconsistency ultimately stunted Carter’s growth in East Rutherford and a strong six-week stint to end last season wasn’t enough to earn him another opportunity.
In 49 career games with the Giants (33 starts), Carter recorded 153 tackles (94 solo, 21 for a loss), 35 QB hits, 14.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, 15 passes defensed and one interception.
