Overview
- Phil Simms has publicly stated he is open to unretiring his No. 11 jersey for Giants rookie Abdul Carter, who wore the number at Penn State.
- Abdul Carter responded enthusiastically on X, calling the opportunity to wear Simms' number an 'HONOR.'
- Simms noted that while he is personally supportive, his family and agent may have reservations about the decision.
- Lawrence Taylor declined Carter’s earlier inquiry about wearing his retired No. 56, encouraging the rookie to make another number 'famous.'
- Jaxson Dart, another Giants rookie, has yet to decide on a jersey number, as his preferred No. 2 is currently held by cornerback Deonte Banks.