11, which belongs to Phil Simms, one of the most important quarterbacks in the team's history. Simms, more flexible, initially showed willingness: "I'd give it to him in a second. It would be fun.

56, previously worn by Hall of Fame linebacker Taylor, Carter was politely advised to make his own mark on the field. Things took an interesting turn when former Giants quarterback Phil Simms offered ...

Nonetheless, when former Giants quarterback Phil Simms said he would be open to unretiring his No. 11 jersey for Carter, the DE reacted to the two-time Super Bowl winner's comments. "It would be ...

The Giants' top draft pick was seeking permission to wear Phil Simms' retired number but he was denied by the QB's family. The New York Giants received praise for a strong first round of the 2025 ...

First, Lawrence Taylor. Now, Phil Simms. For Abdul Carter, the toughest part about being in the NFL might be finding a uniform number. Carter's hopes of bringing the famed No. 56 of Taylor out of ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle No. 11 is also retired by the Giants, and Phil Simms, who won two Super Bowls with New York while wearing it, also denied Carter's request.

Another figure from New York’s past might be more generous. Giants legend Phil Simms unholstered his take on unretiring a jersey for a rookie, potentially putting No. 11 up for grabs.

That number is 11, last worn by quarterback Phil Simms and retired by the franchise over 30 years ago. Carter, whose request to Taylor for No. 56 was rejected, is very interested in getting No.

After Lawrence Taylor rebuffed Carter's request to bring his iconic No. 56 out of retirement, Phil Simms has thrown No. 11 into the ring - piquing the interest of the Giants' third overall pick in ...

Phil Simms, 69, said that giving up his retired No. 11 for Carter or rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart would not bother him. "Hey, look, I told some of my friends and people around me, I said ...

The problem there is No. 11 was also retired by the Giants — in honor of Phil Simms, who won two Super Bowls with the team. Simms sounds open to letting Carter wear the number. Apr 25 ...