There was talk of Abdul Carter, the Giants’ No. 3 overall draft pick, negotiating to wear Taylor’s famous No. 56 — the most revered number in franchise history — which the Giants retired in 1994.

Abdul Carter gave it a shot, figuring he had nothing to lose. Sure, Lawrence Taylor’s No. 56 is retired by the New York Giants and is one of the most revered jersey numbers in franchise history. But Carter,