Lawrence Taylor declines Abdul Carter's request to wear 56, rooting for new Giant

Posted Apr 28, 2025
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. 56 that Taylor made famous during his legendary career. Taylor told ESPN that the two spoke Saturday morning, two days after Carter was the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft out of Penn State. (ESPN.com)

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