India, Dec. 2 -- New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter was not on the field for most of the first quarter as the team played the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football.

According to reports, Carter was suspended by the Giants from the first drive after he was caught watching porn during a team meeting, Wesley Steinberg, New York Giants Insider reported.

However, the news lacks authenticity as the Giants' management has not explained the rookie linebacker's absence, saying that it was the coach's decision. Giants have confirmed that the linebacker is not injured.

Some reports claimed that Carter was benched for the first drive for coming late for a team walkthrough Notably, Carter was benched earlier in the NFL season for missi...