When the New York Giants drafted Abdul Carter with the 47th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, speculation began almost immediately about whether the rookie linebacker would be allowed to wear No. 11 — the same jersey number once worn by franchise legend and two-time Super Bowl champion Phil Simms.

Starting with an appearance on FanDuel TV, former Giants quarterback Phil Simms opened the door on possibly allowing his retired number (11) to be worn by Carter, who had previously been spurned in his effort to wear Lawrence Taylor's retired No.