56 of course belongs to Lawrence Taylor, one of the greatest defensemen in NFL history. Taylor was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 1981 NFL Draft and spent his entire 13 year career with the Giants.

Asked what number he'll wear with the New York Giants, edge rusher Abdul Carter said "56 sounds real good" but admitted that may not be possible.

Lawrence Taylor denied a request from Abdul Carter, the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, to wear his retired No. 56 with the Giants.