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.

Lawrence Taylor is one of the greatest linebackers to ever play the game, having amassed 132.5 sacks — 139 if you include the playoffs — over the course of a 13-year career that was played entirely in ...

It was a romantic notion. LT is apparently not in the mood for love. On Thursday night, the New York Giants made Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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 ...