The Giants rookie pass-rusher recently struck out in his attempts to bring either Lawrence Taylor's No. 56 or Phil Simms' No. 11 jerseys out of retirement.

Lawrence Taylor told Abdul Carter, "No." Phil Simms told Abdul Carter, "No." But now it appears that it's Carter who may have the last laugh when it comes

When the New York Giants drafted Abdul Carter with the 47th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, speculation began almost immediately about whether the rookie linebacker would be allowed to wear No. 11 — the same jersey number once worn by franchise legend and two-time Super Bowl champion Phil Simms.