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Giants Rookie Abdul Carter Remains Without Jersey Number After Retired Number Requests Denied

Carter's bids for Lawrence Taylor's No. 56 and Phil Simms' No. 11 were rejected, highlighting the challenges of balancing NFL traditions with rookie aspirations.

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Overview

  • Abdul Carter, the New York Giants' third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has yet to secure a jersey number for his rookie season.
  • Carter requested Lawrence Taylor's retired No. 56, but the Hall of Fame linebacker denied the request, urging Carter to create his own legacy.
  • The rookie also sought Phil Simms' retired No. 11, which Simms initially approved, but his family ultimately vetoed the decision.
  • Former NFL players like Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman criticized Carter's requests, emphasizing the importance of respecting league and team traditions.
  • The Giants are exploring alternative solutions for Carter’s number, while he has publicly embraced the rejections and expressed his focus on playing football.