Overview

• Abdul Carter, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has yet to secure a jersey number with the New York Giants.
• Carter's request to wear Lawrence Taylor's retired No. 56 was denied, with Taylor suggesting he make a different number his own.
• Phil Simms initially supported Carter wearing his retired No. 11, but Simms's family ultimately upheld the retirement of the number.
• Carter joked on social media about playing without a number but emphasized his focus on football and respect for Giants legends.
• The situation has drawn public and media attention, including criticism from Rob Gronkowski, who called Carter's request for Taylor's number 'crazy.'