According to the New York Post, Taylor denied Carter that opportunity as of Friday night. “I know he would love to wear that number, but hey, I think it’s retired," Taylor told the New York Post.

New York Giants rookie Abdul Carter won't be wearing team Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor's retired No. 56, but it doesn't seem like the third-overall pick of this week's NFL Draft is too bothered.

LIVE ANALYSIS: Giants' round-by-round draft selections, instant grades The selections of Taylor and Manning represented turning points for the New York Giants. Could the addition to Carter do the ...

Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter was selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. Carter transitioned from linebacker to edge rusher in 2024 and led all FBS ...

EAST RUTHERFORD - Abdul Carter, say good-bye to your Philadelphia Eagles fandom. The New York Giants have indeed selected Carter, the Penn State pass rusher, with the No. 3 overall selection in ...

One of the first defensive players comes off the board as the New York Giants select Penn State's Abdul Carter with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Giants have drafted one of the ...

The New York Giants had one of the most interesting nights in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday. At pick No.3, they selected dominant Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter ...