Abdul Carter Switches Jersey to Number Three

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The New York Giants have a fun update from Linebacker of Dual Carter.

The third overall pick from Penn State in the 2025 NFL Draft is switching his jersey from

number 51 to number 3 next season.

That matches his draft spot perfectly.

As a rookie last year, he racked up four sacks and 43 tackles over 17 games.

Carter first asked for number 56, but it's retired for Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor.

He also went after number 11, retired for quarterback Phil Sims.

Phil okayed it at first, but his family said no in the end.

Number 3 had been worn by quarterback Russell Wilson, who's now off the team, so it was

free for Carter to claim.

Team mate, why receiver Malik Neighbors chimed in on Carter's Instagram post with some

good nature teasing.

It shows the guys are already clicking ahead of training camp.

That banter adds a twist, since Neighbors rocks number 1, which the Giants unretired just

for him from its original holder Ray Flaherty.

Looks like Jersey changes are bringing the team closer as the season ramps up.