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.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Lawrence Taylor wants newly drafted New York Giants pass rusher Abdul Carter to create his own legacy, one that won't include wearing the No ... that included 132.5 sack.

During an interview with the New York Post, the Pro Football Hall of Famer made it clear that he would NOT be giving Carter ...

Lawrence Taylor is one of the greatest linebackers to ever play the game, having amassed 132.5 sacks — 139 if you include the ...

It appears the New York Giants’ newest first-round pick won’t get the chance to wear Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor’s legendary No. 56. After Carter called in to a Bleacher Report NFL draft show on ...

Abdul Carter gave it a shot, figuring he had nothing to lose. Sure, Lawrence Taylor’s No. 56 ... wearing that familiar number. Well, L.T. sacked those dreams quickly. Taylor heard of Carter’s ...

Abdul Carter had approached Lawrence Taylor, hoping to wear the legendary No. 56 jersey for the Giants ... Despite his admiration, Carter’s bold request was met with a polite but firm rejection ...