Abdul Carter sends fiery message after Giants legend rejects rookie's request to wear iconic No. 56

Abdul Carter sends fiery message after Giants legend rejects rookie's request to wear iconic No. 56

Abdul Carter was quick to react to the Giants legend Lawrence Taylor rejected the newly drafted player's request to wear his jersey no 56.

Abdul Carter Makes Promise to Giants After Lawrence Taylor Snub

The player the New York Giants are hoping will be their next great edge-rusher isn’t about to sulk after not getting what he wanted from the greatest player in franchise history. Instead, 2025 NFL draft third-overall pick Abdul Carter made a promise to his new team after some blunt words from two-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor.Carter might have wanted to wear the No. 56 shirt made famous in Giants blue, b…

Abdul Carter only knows what Giants numbers he won’t be wearing

Abdul Carter is certainly aware of Lawrence Taylor’s greatness, as when he visited the Giants on a pre-draft visit he posted a picture of Taylor that is on the wall of the team facility.

Giants’ Abdul Carter responds to Lawrence Taylor’s stiff arm

Giants first-round pick Abdul Carter wanted to wear No. 56—a revered number in the team’s storied history because it belonged to former linebacker Lawrence Taylor. However, the number will remain retired despite Carter’s wishes.

Lawrence Taylor has stern message for Abdul Carter after Giants rookie eyed his No. 56

Nov 3, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants former linebacker Lawrence Taylor prior to game between the New York Giants and the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O'Connor-USA TODAY Sports Lawrence Taylor has refused to give Abdul Carter his blessing to don the New York Giants legend’s retired No. 56 jersey. On Thursday, the Giants selected Carter with the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The dominan…