Abdul Carter gave it a shot and figured he had nothing to lose. Lawrence Taylor’s No. 56 is retired by the New York Giants and is one of the most revered jersey numbers in franchise history.

After losing a franchise-record 14 games last season, the Giants have the 3rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Taylor's No. 56 has indeed been retired by the Giants, so Carter will need to find another number for etching his legacy in the Big Apple. It's more than fair for Taylor to decline any request to share his No. 56.