Giants rookie edge rusher Abdul Carter wanted to wear No. 56. Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor had a very clear and direct response. "Get another number." Carter is currently eyeing the number he wore at Penn State.

The Abdul Carter jersey number saga took another turn on Friday night. The New York Giants rookie first set his sights on the retired No. 56 in honor of Lawrence Taylor, an idea the legendary linebacker quickly shot down.

Newly-drafted edge rusher Abdul Carter is ready to take up New York Giants icon Phil Simms on his offer to share his retired No. 11. Carter responded on Friday to Simms telling FanDuel TV he would approve the un-retirement of his number for Carter or quarterback Jaxson Dart.