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Abdul Carter to wear No. 51

Abdul Carter settles on new Giants number after rejection from two team legends

New York Giants rookie defensive end Abdul Carter chose a new jersey number after being denied by not just one but two Pro Football Hall of Famers.

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Abdul Carter to wear No. 51 for the Giants after Lawrence Taylor, Phil Simms rejections

After plenty of drama surrounding retired numbers, Abdul Carter has decided to pick the best of both worlds between Lawrence Taylor and Phil Simms.

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Giants rookie Abdul Carter chooses No. 51 after pursuing retired numbers of Lawrence Taylor and Phil Simms

The Giants announced Friday that Carter, the No. 3 overall selection in this year's NFL Draft, will wear No. 51 for the team's minicamp this weekend. Previously, Carter had inquired about wearing No. 56, which was retired by the Giants for linebacker Lawrence Taylor. However, the franchise's all-time sack leader (with 142) turned down the request.

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Inside the Simms’ family drama that led to Phil’s wife, daughter blocking Abdul Carter jersey move

She said ‘I thought you were going to be on my side, how dare you. Forget it, I don’t want to talk to you and we’re hanging ...

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Report: Phil Simms was "outvoted by his family" on letting Abdul Carter wear No. 11

Phil Simms was willing to let Abdul Carter wear No. 11 for the Giants. Those closest to Simms were not. Simms told Gary Myers ...

Chris Simms Reveals How Family Vote Went Down Regarding Dad Phil's Jersey Number

The oldest son of Giants QB Phil Simms shared insight into why the family ultimately decided against Phil's jersey number not being assigned to Abdul Carter.

Giants’ Abdul Carter situation calls for change, NFL insider says

An NFL insider went on social media Monday, hoping teams would make a change to how jersey numbers are assigned.

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