Abdul Carter boldly claims he wants to wear Giants legend’s number

Abdul Carter Receives Strong Words From Giants Legend as Unusual Demand Gets Shunned

New York Giants rookie Abdul Carter has his sights set on greatness—and he’s eyeing a legendary number to match. Well, after being taken No. 3 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, Carter told Bleacher Report he’s considering rocking No. 56 jersey. But that’s no ordinary number. It’s been off-limits since 1993, retired out of deep respect. Honestly, no one has dared wear it since. Now, Carter might just be bold enough to bring it back. However, Cowboys…

Abdul Carter wants Lawrence Taylor’s No. 56, ‘still in process’ with Giants jersey

New Giants pass rusher Abdul Carter said Thursday night that he would like to wear Lawrence Taylor’s retired No. 56. Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons, Carter’s Penn State predecessor, asked Carter on Bleacher Report‘s NFL Draft show if he wanted to wear No. 11 — which both players wore at Penn State and Parsons still wears in Dallas. “I don’t know. I got a different number in mind,” Carter said. “Fifty-six sounds real good, but we’re gonna have…

Abdul Carter boldly claims he wants to wear Giants legend’s number

Shortly after the Giants used their No. 3 overall pick on Penn State’s Abdul Carter, the edge rusher raised some eyebrows while revealing a wish of his.

How Joe Schoen shrewdly navigated 2025 NFL Draft to land Abdul Carter, Jaxson Dart without mortgaging Giants future

If you did not believe Joe Schoen could do the expected -- take Abdul Carter with the No. 3 pick in the NFL Draft and then maneuver his way through the first round to trade up and get a quarterback, Jaxson Dart, on a blur of a Thursday night -- you are not alone.

Abdul Carter Wants To Wear Retired Number With Giants

The Top 5 Most Impressive NFL Weight Rooms (1:26) On Thursday night, Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter was the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. After the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up to select Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter, the Giants made it easy and selected Carter. They were interested in Carter throughout the pre-draft process and are ecstatic about making him a Giant. He will pair very nicely with fellow pass …

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