During WFAN's Friday afternoon drive show, host and former Giants running back Tiki Barber revealed that "conversations are happening" with the Giants and Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor to let Carter wear No. 56, which was Taylor's number during his 13-season career.

Carter then implied on Friday afternoon that he was talking to the Giants about his options. He was asked about “a couple of numbers that are already retired that you would probably be eyeing”: Phil Simms’ retired No. 11 and Taylor’s No. 56.

Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter became a New York Giant on Thursday night and the comparisons to Giants sack artists of the past began immediately. He knows he has being shoes to fill. "Yeah, LT the G.