EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Abdul Carter is eager to move past his public punishment.

The New York Giants' rookie edge rusher got benched by interim coach Mike Kafka for the first defensive series against Green Bay for missing a walk-through last week. Carter disputed that he was asleep inside the team facility, arguing he was doing recovery instead.

“I took ownership for it,” Carter said Wednesday. “We’ve moved on from it. We’re focused on this week, so that’s what I’m trying to focus on.”

The No. 3 pick in the draft is expected to be back in the starting lineup Sunday at Detroit, still looking for his first full sack in the NFL. After being a preseason favorite for AP Defensive Rookie of the Year honors, he has just a half-sack to show for his first 11 professional games.

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