New York Giants rookie Abdul Carter stirred controversy after requesting Lawrence Taylor’s retired No. 56 jersey number. With that request denied and another from Phil Simms also turned down ...

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The ever-candid Taylor had a pretty clear response to the shocking request from Carter, who didn’t even wear No. 56 in college (he wore No. 11). “I know he would love to wear that number, but hey, I ...

The Penn State pass rusher was hoping to wear No. 56, which might be the most famous number in franchise history for the Giants and that's mostly because it was worn by Lawrence Taylor.

The New York Giants took Penn State's Abdul Carter third overall with the dream that he could one day be in their Ring of Honor, solidifying a spot as one of the best players to wear their jersey.

After Carter called in to a Bleacher Report NFL draft show on Thursday to chat with Penn State great Micah Parsons, he made it clear he would like to wear No. 56 on the Giants, a number that has ...

His number was retired in 1994, so Carter would likely need Taylor's permission to wear it. The Penn State product responded to Taylor denying his request to wear No. 56 on social media.

Even though new Giants pass rusher Abdul Carter made it clear last night that he’d like to wear No. 56, Taylor will not allow it. Taylor had this to say on the subject, via Steve Serby of the New York ...

NFL DRAFT HISTORY: Eli Manning leads best No. 1 overall picks since 2000 The Giants retired Taylor's number in 1994, which presents a roadblock for Carter's suggestion to wear the iconic No. 56.

Carter said, “56 sounds real good” before adding that he “had to have a conversation” with Taylor about the matter first. 'I got a number in mind… No. 56 sound real good ...