Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons. Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Cowboys' Micah Parsons gives Giants' rookie pass-rusher the ultimate compliment

By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Aug 10, 2025 7:58 PM ET

Abdul Carter showed flashes of dominance in his preseason debut with the New York Giants on Saturday, and fellow pass-rusher Micah Parsons believes fans are going to see a lot more of that for years to come.

Carter was disruptive on several plays at the line of scrimmage during the Giants' 34-25 win over the Buffalo Bills. He showed tremendous burst and appeared to get into the backfield with ease, and that was against Buffalo's first-team offense.

On Sunday, Parsons shared a video on social media that showed Carter giving the Bills fits. Parsons also paid the rookie a massive compliment.

"They asked me if Abdul could be a (sic) another great ! I told them he could be the best one!" Parsons wrote on X.

They asked me if Abdul could be a another great ! I told them he could be the best one! https://t.co/JonTy78MVu
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) August 10, 2025

Carter responded by telling Parsons he can't wait to see the four-time Pro Bowl linebacker "get paid what you EARNED!!"

My brudda
can’t wait to see you get paid what you EARNED!!@MicahhParsons11 https://t.co/UABDr2KmzF
— Abdul Carter (@1NCRDB1) August 10, 2025

Parsons and Carter are both Penn State alumni. They each wore the No. 11, which is a famous jersey number for the Nittany Lions and has been worn by some of the best players in program history.

Parsons, of course, has already established himself as one of the best defensive players in football. He is currently in a contract standoff with the Dallas Cowboys.

Carter was the No. 3 overall pick in the draft. If he lives up to expectations, he should be just as productive as Parsons in relatively short order.

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